Save $300 A Year On Laundry With 4 Simple Changes

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This video is part 1 of a 3-part series on how saving small amounts of money will make a real difference in your budget. In part-1, I show you how to save $300 a year on laundry with 4 simple changes. If one of your goals is saving money on your electric bill, starting in the laundry room is a great idea. By focusing on energy efficient ways of washing clothes, you can save big money over the course of a year.
I show you exactly how much laundry powder you should really be using, demonstrate the power of line drying, and give you examples on how even those in small spaces can save money on the costs of doing laundry.
00:00 - Introduction
02:13 - Wash in Cold
03:34 - Use Less Detergent
11:16 - Wash Full Loads
12:03 - Line Dry Laundry
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@isabeauvanderhaeghe8798 2 жыл бұрын

I am moving out to live on my own for the first time and, as I come from a family with money issues, I am pretty scared that I won’t be able to get it right. Your videos are really helping me be confident that I will be able to thrive on a low income. Thank you

@faithrada Жыл бұрын

Just being AWARE that you come from family with money issues tells me that You will be fine. It's all about Awareness and a will to do better. The fact that you are watching this channel tells me.. you're going to be fine. Practice makes perfect. Good Job. 👍

@caziontherise 5 ай бұрын

You should live the first 9 years of your life very frugally. From 16 to 25 and save all your money. When it's time to shop spend big money. Redo whole rooms in the house. Replace it all. Update it all and don't buy cheap items buy the best for the money. Don't spend more than 300 dollars for summer or winter clothes. Everybody looks great. Spending time for haircuts and pedicures are both grooming and pleasure experiences when you are broke. It isn't cruising or all inclusive resorts but you would think it was for the day. Buying 3 wicks candles for 4 dollars from Walmart and Aldi and a warmer makes you relaxed too. 1 bottle of disinfect like lemon lysol and dilute it 5 to 1. Use it to mop and the diluted for everything else, counter shower toilet. No gimmicks and over abundance. Buy groceries buy the week. Set budget like 65 bucks for 2 people. Add no more than 5 bucks for canned or frozen vegetables/food and 10 for meat on front page of the grocery ad. Take the time to freeze it in portions. Quart size and put those in gallon size with date and freeze. Keep oil clean in car.

@mariahsmom9457 3 ай бұрын

I hope everything is turning out well for you. You've got this!!

@barbaratrubenbach115 2 жыл бұрын

I have been doing this always, was not sure how much I was saving. We are not allowed to dry lines outside. After I got my last electric bill I also turned off my dryer. I have an old clothes rack and it works!! My rack cost me $1.00!! I was told you can use baking soda in the final load to soften clothes. I have also turned off my water heater, no dish washer. I also have decided not to turn ona/c until it gets warm in house, then only run for about 5 hours during hottest part of day. Have ceiling fan that my husband has to use along with his oxygen machine. Use natural light as much as possible. All appliances unplugged, trying to find other ways to save what electric company has thrown on me. An extra $100.00 may not mean much to some but for my household it means more food on the table or paying for husband's medication. Thank you for all your tips.

@happycook6737 2 жыл бұрын

I take powdered detergent and add 1/2 cup of boiling water to it. Then I leave it set for 5 minutes, give it a stir and now I've got liquid laundry soap. Liquid works best with my hard water

@jamiegilbert9785 Жыл бұрын

I've been line drying laundry and it has made a huge difference in our electric bill. Another tip is to unplug your dryer when not using it. It stays unplugged except for the day I wash bedding/towels.

@michelleraney3577 2 жыл бұрын

Also, it's not always necessary to wash clothing after one wear. If you didn't wear it all day or it's not dirty wear it again!

@cherylT321 2 жыл бұрын

I do that all the time!

@carolynm9798 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Depending on what I have done in the clothing will drive when I wash it. One day sitting in AC -- wear again Sweating in the garden--wash

@madhatter909 2 жыл бұрын

if I didn't pit it I hang it up

@shawna620 2 жыл бұрын

@@madhatter909 Pit it! 😆

@dudanunesbleff 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing that gets washed everyday in my house is underwear and something that eventually got soiled or heavily sweated.

@sherip1270 Жыл бұрын

Another thing about air drying your clothes is that the clothes will last longer. I had 5 sons and those printed t-shirts would eventually crack and peel when placed in the dryer. By line drying them, The would stay beautiful and could be handed down to the next child. What a huge cost savings!

@joantomlin7281 Жыл бұрын

Line drying is good for your mental health! I get to enjoy some sunshine, listen to the birds and get away from TV and computer screens!

@karynm3365 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE using my clothesline- it's my happy place lol. I think it reminds me of helping my mom with laundry in the 60's.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy hanging clothes on the line, too, Very peaceful.

@patwagner9308 2 жыл бұрын

Same here ! I love being outdoors. Love the smell our laundry gets by drying outdoors.

@2JobsStillPoorUSA 2 жыл бұрын

I learned that laundry on the line, gets folded.(instead of being piled somewhere for folding which never gets done. Yeah lazy woman) It is easier to fold sheets on the line too.

@tessarider1638 2 жыл бұрын

If you have an infant and you are cloth diapering, one way to save big on laundry is to practice elimination communication. Simply take your baby’s diaper off before they soil it and hold your baby over a toilet, sink, mini potty, etc. The diapers stay cleaner longer and you have less laundry! Also you and your baby will be more in tune with each other and your baby will be calmer and less fussy.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

I had friends who did this and swore by it as being the reason that their child potty trained themselves early.

@veemcg3682 2 жыл бұрын

My sister puts white vinegar in the machine so her towels are soft! I love line drying as I enjoy sitting watching the clothes blowing while I have a cup of tea. Here in Northern Ireland we often have rain showers so my brother has put up clothes lines in the garden Room cum conservatory we have built all the way across the back of our home so we can dry laundry in there when it's too wet outdoors. We no longer own a tumble drier nor a microwave oven nor a dishwasher! We don't miss any of these or the myriad other things we once thought we couldn't live without! I initially found it hard to stop using the hot and boil wash settings but then realised our ancestors had to carry water from a well, heat it on a fire and wash by hand and before that they'd have been washing in a stream or river! An important point I learned from Diane in Denmark s channel is to air clothing I've worn and replace in my wardrobe to wear again several times before washing...not everything needs washed after every wear except underwear. This means clothes last and wear better too without the excessive washing!

@sonia15702 Жыл бұрын

Yes ! I'm in Australia and we have had a very wet winter. We don't use dryers at all. A line is the way to go ! If you can erect some rope or buy a clothes airer so much better for you bill and the environment!! White vinegar is so practical including a water softener to make things soft. I also use it to clean floors, and you can mix with bicarb soda to clean the bathroom. You don't need nasty chemicals. If your drain is blocked, boil the kettle,.pour boiling water down followed by a mix of vinegar and bicarb. It literally blasts the pipes clean. A man that came to fix my washer said to run a.emptu cycle on the machine a month with vinegar and hot water and cleans out the pipes to make your washer work better !

@maxinebellows741 Жыл бұрын

My mom only had a washer and line dried all our clothes. She had one of those wooden racks she would put in our bathtub. I miss line drying my sheets! My community doesn't allow it.

@deborahcaudill7306 10 ай бұрын

Am I a money saving geek if I found this interesting? Binge watching to save on variables and later utilities.❤

@marshatowns2842 2 жыл бұрын

You inspired me! Just hung out a load of laundry for the first time in 5 years!!! Felt good to not be using electricity to dry my clothes; Houston heat is good for something!

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Yep, Houston is hot, for sure.

@carlaschnell8368 2 жыл бұрын

I bet it's faster than the dryer come summer!

@wildolive3630 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with washing in cold EXCEPT you need to use hot on occasion for towels etc. The reason I say this was because I was having water leakage issues. The repairman told me to periodically use hot water and fill it to the top to help clean out the buildup residue from my detergent. I think always using cold water caused this problem. Also thank you for the detergent pointers. So very helpful!

@hanginlaundry360 2 жыл бұрын

Give the towel a couple of whips before hanging...really softens it up!

@livysykes1841 Жыл бұрын

I live in an apartment and had to use the laundromat. I was able to purchase a portable washer (researched on KZfaq portable washer). It has saved me so much money vs going to the laundromat. It works great. It has a spinner you use after washing & rinsing and I then hang dry my clothes. Instead of going to the laundromat weekly, I now go 1x monthly to wash up all the bedding in one of the large machines. I switched to Turkish towels and I am able to wash them in my mini washer and they dry so quickly. I do use cold water and this has showed me how much I overused detergent. The drying rack and washer set me back about $180 Initially but I was spending $120 a month at laundromat. I highly recommend looking into them for people who don’t have the option of a regular washer/dryer set up in your home.

@holly5791 2 жыл бұрын

I am a family of one, a widow. I adjust detergent, water levels and wash time. I don't have a clothesline, but I do have a shower rod! I wear a lot of lightweight knit clothing, so I hang those items on the shower rod. Thanks for making everyone aware that you don't have to abide by what the detergent manufacturers say. After all, they are in the business of making money. 😉

@sonia15702 Жыл бұрын

Here in Australia we never use a dryer even when it's wet. You can efficiently use that shower rod, or you can get some cheap rope and put that up in the garage or anywhere undercover

@denisedurham9385 2 жыл бұрын

I never use what the manufacturer states on the carton. They just want you to buy more. Today I literally diluted my dish soap to 1 soap to 3 parts water and it works great.

@christina8118 2 жыл бұрын

I love it so much how you clearly took the time to do the math and figured all of this out!! Love your channel.

@RhondaLorch 2 жыл бұрын

If you happen to run a dehumidifier in the summer as we do, setting up your drying rack near it really helps to speed the drying.

@joanncole9603 2 жыл бұрын

Learned this from a friend: I put my dress clothes (nicer every day clothes) in the dryer for 10 minutes (with a dryer sheet) , take them out a few at a time while they are still damp and hang them on a clothes hanger, hang them on a clothes rack to finish drying. They are practically wrinkle free.

@sallyluchterhand3139 2 жыл бұрын

That was a real eye opener on the amount of laundry detergent to use. Thank you for lowering my future laundry expenses.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks so much for watching. We appreciate it.

@amandakelly2747 Жыл бұрын

That is unreal how much extra laundry detergent you can use just by listening to the manufacturer wow and too much soap just stays in your clothes and attracts more dirt

@agodlyhome 2 жыл бұрын

I love crunchy towels! They smell so fresh and clean and feel like sunshine!!!! Great video! Blessings

@W3ndyPearc3 2 жыл бұрын

What an interesting video, thank you. I'm new to this channel...so I went and measured my laundry scoop, and it took 4 table spoons of powder to fill it. The scoop went into the bin and I rummaged out an old coffee scoop which measures 2 tablespoons. This will be my new laundry scoop. 👍

@katiejon17 Жыл бұрын

So easy and so smart!

@annacats5240 2 жыл бұрын

I hang my nice clothes up when I get home and change into my old work clothes before i go into kitchen which is mucky work

@cherylT321 2 жыл бұрын

I do that. I have work clothes and home clothes...Some of my home clothes started out as work clothes!

@irenek2k20 2 жыл бұрын

Change clothes when home from work to house clothes & add apron when cooking or cleaning.

@chickadeetle 2 жыл бұрын

and bring back aprons and smocks!!

@madhatter909 2 жыл бұрын

I always did this when I worked in an office!

@loisgrohmann9091 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a comparison using liquid laundry soap the way you did the dry powder laundry soap. I do definitely cut back on the amount I use compared to the recommended amount, but now I am going to look at the back of my soap bottle. In regard to line drying outside - it isn't feasible for people with allergies as those clothes dried outside will become full of pollen. I dry most things only 20 minutes in the dryer and then hang on the racks you mention to finish drying. Towels and underwear get dried completely due to lack of space on the drying racks. I am going to switch to all cold water washes and see how that works out for me. Thanks for all of your tips.

@robinbaich169 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a comparison of liquid soap, too. It's what we buy because they don't sell the powdered stuff in my area anymore. It's either liquid or the pods (What a waste of money those are!)

@jobellecollie7139 Жыл бұрын

I never put my bras and panties in the dryer. The heat damages the elastic.

@davidtubesing79 Жыл бұрын

Oil stains come out better with liquid, dirt comes out better with powder. I use powder everywhere except for my towels that I use to oil pans.

@alhood3 2 жыл бұрын

One really smart thing I did when I was swimming laps regularly was to hang a shower curtain bar across the center long way of my shower/tub. When I hung my swimsuit (or in this case any laundry) drips went into the tub instead of part in the tub and part on the floor using the regular shower curtain bar. ✌🏼

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

I love this idea so much. Those shower bars aren't terribly expensive either. This would be a great tip for creating space for drying clothes if someone lived in an area which didn't allow outdoor lines.

@cherylT321 2 жыл бұрын

That was a good idea!

@SosimpletohearHim 2 жыл бұрын

I hang clothes on hangers on door knobs, cabinet knobs, shower for things that might drip. Underwear hangs over the laundry basket or on the corkboard in my laundry room. I put pushpins on their socks, underwear etc. If it's sunny I put husband's heavy blue jeans outside on the lawn chair. If they're not dry in 8 hours I can run dryer for 20 minutes+, - they're dry and not stiff. I also hang shorts and pj's uniforms over the backs of chairs dining room and formal room. Turned the gas water heater down to below hot and saving money. You just don't need it hot 27/7. Oh and we started taking cold showers, I know it's crazy but it makes you keep your young looks, great for your skin overall, makes beautiful hair and oddly enough, you get used to it. Just saying, we've saved so much money. Oh started using dw full load quick wash cycle too that really helped too

@PurePondering 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you start out with the fact that saving small amounts add up to large amounts. I've already started working on that with my 6yo by teaching her that pennies add up to quarters, which she loves because Dollar Tree has 2 quarter toy machines.

@jobellecollie7139 Жыл бұрын

I had to have a home health aide while recovering. After one week, she asked for a new bottle of laundry detergent. I'd just opened a 280 load bottle. She didn't measure, she just added soap until she saw bubbles!! The kicker was when she was washing a full load of soap and water for ONE pair of socks!! Then I got my water bill. She used 1,000 gallons of water in one month!!

@julies3223 2 жыл бұрын

You two are the Frugal Power Couple of KZfaq! I just love watching you two and have learned so much! You two give in-depth information that goes way beyond anyone else!

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! It's our pleasure.

@bridgetmcgrath3964 2 жыл бұрын

Better for your clothes.. Also add a little shampoo or bodywash as softener and bar soap any stains off prior full wash

@dianvandevyver5729 2 жыл бұрын

Yesss, Hope. I always line dry my clothes on the shower rail. And I do laundry only once a week. I will start doing laundry with cold water instead of warm.

@jennherscap136 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have lines but I do have drying racks and I set them up outside. I also take clothespin and hand socks and underwear on wire hangers and put them on the shower rid to dry. When I do use the dryer I cut my dryer sheets in half

@michelevolz7769 2 жыл бұрын

I have made my own detergent for 20 years…saves a lot and I don’t use so much!

@loriley5678 2 жыл бұрын

I have been reading that the water does most of the work when doing laundry and my husband talked me in to using far less detergent. Now I spot treat stains with the liquid if needed and use less per load- AND wash in cold water! Clothes are clean, less wear and fading from detergent and smell great! Thanks for breaking all this down! I'm LOVING your channel!!

@sharonobrien661 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there from Australia. I just discovered you guys. Thankyou for all of the helpful tips. My mother taught me to give your washed towels a flick before hanging on the line, it softens up the towels so they dont get too stiff and crunchy.

@niterbugs 2 жыл бұрын

I just love the silver lining behind the scratchy towels. Rofl!!! You do things like I do. So many people think you have to have so much money to live. You don't. You need to have a make it work and make it happen personality combined with heavy frugality. It's not a hard life, just different. On a side note, I haven't had to buy household cleaners in years. I soak vinegar and leftover orange peels and add a drop or two of dish soap. If you need it a tad stronger sprinkle baking soda on. Go back to using the old ways

@Lisawhatshersname 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! As a side note, since those are food items, food stamps would pay for them🙂

@wystearya4347 2 жыл бұрын

Truth! My husband and I were able to be debt free a few years ago. It's been more freeing than I ever imagined.! I am now a happy homemaker and don't work outside the home. People can't imagine how we make it work. I have time to cook from scratch and learn about how much (or should I say how little) soap is needed for laundry, etc. I have learned so much from this channel and other people on KZfaq. We used to buy the Tide pods; I now feel ashamed of how wasteful that was! Little things really do add up to big savings. You don't need a ton of money to live, especially if you enjoy the simple things in life. (And learn what needs vs wants really are!)

@janicek5711 2 жыл бұрын

This was my favorite video by you so far! Loved the “visual aid” especially (I learn and remember better with visuals than lots of talking). It kind of reminded me of a science fair project, in the best possible way!

@lisabalouch6768 2 жыл бұрын

I am on a septic and the powdered laundry soaps have "filler" in it that sticks to the side of the septic drain pipe. Found out when we moved into a house and the people had used powdered for maybe 20 years. Had to call septic guy when we thought our tank was full. Wasn't, but he pulled chunks of what looked liked Styrofoam from the pipe. He explained what it was and said he always told people not to use powder. We had issues for years with toilet paper getting caught but dealt with it ourselves. At $300 for the call (12 years ago) we do not use powdered soap.

@jeh02571 2 жыл бұрын

As a single person, I do maybe 1 load of laundry a week. Maybe an odd one here and there, so 1.5. I switched to powdered detergent a few years ago because it is much cheaper than the liquid detergent. I love seeing the breakdown! It is all soap, so having 2-3 tbsp makes total sense, no need to have more. There is potential to have that 215 load Sams product last 3-6 years if you do 1.5-4.5 loads a week. Love the breakdown!

@animalsareinnocent1318 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to work out all the maths; that's what I love about your channel - it has substance, not waffle. 🙏🙏🙏

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for your kind words.

@marylandmonroe 2 жыл бұрын

I use liquid detergent most of the time. For years, I have just barely covered the bottom of the cap, and my clothes always come out clean.

@nikkistillwell Жыл бұрын

I make my own laundry detergent! And of course we use very little and wear clothes more than once!

@paulamoors 2 жыл бұрын

I live by myself so I can do a lot of hand laundry and that helps a lot.

@2late4me2care 2 жыл бұрын

I quietly and discreetly unplugged my dryer almost three years ago and let everyone just assume the dryer was broken. I line dry everything. I live in NC so even in winter the weather allows for outdoor drying. I have multiple drying racks for indoors. As for using the proper amount of detergent, I'm slowly getting there. I use cold water for wash and rinse.

@sonia15702 Жыл бұрын

Here in Australia we only ever line dry. It smells fresh ! If the weather is bad line dry inside or even the garage works !

@mellesiabennett1428 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 LOVE IT❣️💯💯💯

@susanschneider-baker49 Жыл бұрын

There is radiator heat in our house, so we had double towel racks (holds 4 bath towels folded in half) installed about 18"-24" above the radiators in the bathrooms. After showering you have warm towels to dry with and the wet towels are rehung on the towel rack to dry & warm for the next usage. The bonuses to this method is each person has two towels on their assigned rod on the rack and moisture is add back into the dry winter air making the house feel warmer, moisture in the air relieves dry sinuses and the person the towels are assigned to can use them repeatedly during the week.

@kathleen6288 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video! I'm going to line dry my towels & throw in the dryer for 5 minutes to soften them. Great tip! Thanks!

@nmarie360 2 жыл бұрын

My whole family loves crunchy towels, in the winter I hang towels out under the carport for a couple of days....then finish off around the fireplace👍 Hope and Larry just imagine how many buckets of laundry powder you have saved people, I will be hunting out a smaller scoop tomorrow. Save a penny and the planet will also be thankful😃

@brandonmartin4044 2 жыл бұрын

Instead of buying pre-treat spray I mix some regular detergent and water in one of those travel bottles for like shampoo and you keep it in the car for those messes to help ease stain removal on a budget.

@judyrichards7336 2 жыл бұрын

I Invested In A Umbrella Like Hanger... In My Show Where I Installed A Tension Rod, To Hang Hand Wash On, That I Do 1-2 Times A Week...Also...When I Do A Hand Wash Whites, With Bleach... I Then Empty The Wash Water W/ Bleach Into The Toilet, And Clean Toilet Then...Also Use A Blanket Display Rack, Over A Heater Vent In The Winter, For Most Bigger Items...Use Hangers To Hang Other Items On Shower Bar...Along W/ The Wooden Racks...For Same... On A Very Different Note... A Friend Of Mine Used An OUTDOOR Umbrella Laundry Line, With A Weighted, Picknick Table Umbrella Weight...Set Up In A Spare Bedroom (Or Could Do In Basement/Garage) As A Clothes Line...I Thought She Was INGENIOUS!!!!

@carolynbrace8821 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a new washer and dryer for the first time ever used 1 i bought used for 75$ for 14 years fast forward to today im now in a wheelchair and dont drive so getting a ride to do laundry costs about 15 or 20 dollars and then what machines cost at a public laundry i save 200 ayear by having my own at home big top load machine stainless steel tub financed and paid. Off 90 days same as cash myron and marlon my maytag pair best money i Ever spent! I live alone and these are part of making sure i'll be independent thats price less love your channel keep on with great tips!

@robertrhodessr3664 2 жыл бұрын

3 tips to add! #1. I don't use heat to tumble the towels. After drying, I put them on air dry, for about 10 minutes with dryer balls. #2 Wash clothes inside out to preserve color and material appearance. Especially jeans, they appear newer for years! #3 My high school age daughter was the 1st in our family to promote hangar drying All her shirts, bc it made her shirts appear newer and crisper. She was so exact, she did all her own laundry which set a great example to her sister and brother!

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips. Thanks.

@julies3223 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a visual person so really loved your video!

@jeandistefano5486 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I watched this video! Great tips! I did not realize that I was using too much detergent! I am going to date my next.purchase and see how long it will last! Gina in lights

@joyceonthego8317 2 жыл бұрын

I live alone in an apartment. I use a drying rack for my undies and socks. Sheets are draped over spare metal chairs. That practice saves me tons of change. Clean towels are dried exactly where they will be used again. I also wash 2 full loads every 2 to 3 weeks.

@sagewilliams8082 2 жыл бұрын

Baby formula scoops are perfect!! I’ve used my granddaughters scoop she is six now! And it was recycled and free!!!!

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! I love that you found the perfect size scoop - for free!

@shawna620 2 жыл бұрын

I moved to the Southwest a couple of months ago & I've been using a rack like you showed. I couldn't be happier. Seems most of my things dry overnight.

@kathrynboniface3455 2 жыл бұрын

In the U.K. line drying is more common. All your changes are good for the environment. I would add that washing items less frequently also help. Wear items multiple times, spot clean and hand wash small items.

@reginagosse417 2 жыл бұрын

I do this as well!! 😁 And when baking or cooking I always wear an apron!

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of matching aprons for Daniel and me for when we cook. They are orange - so manly enough for him. We don't wear them often, though. We probably should. I always wind up with flour marks on my jeans.

@SherryEllesson 2 жыл бұрын

Hope, one of my favorite smells in the world (along with horse fur and puppy breath) is line-dried sheets. Even towels that are a little on the crunchy side feel better to me than artificially softened things loaded with a chemical residue. Loved this in-depth analysis - we think much alike! I track how often I open a new bag of dog food, how many lightbulbs I change in a year, and the spend analyses I do would make most of my friends go screaming from the building. To paraphrase a carpentry axiom: measure twice, spend once.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

I love it! "Measure twice - spend once." Perfect. I do love doing the analysis. Somehow it makes me feel better to know that there are always more steps we can take to reduce our expenses. I like that better than feeling "stuck".

@SherryEllesson 2 жыл бұрын

@@UndertheMedian In my world, nobody is ever really "stuck" unless it's in old, bad habits. The people who respond to suggestions with, "Oh, I could NEVER...." o choose to be stuck.

@deejay7344 2 жыл бұрын

I set our wash to cold water but it’s been so hot here, (South Louisiana) that the water was actually quite warm. I felt like I had won the savings lottery 😂

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

I love it! There has to be something positive about all that heat. (in the 90's today here in Illinois. I should have taken a walk early this morning. Now I feel like I missed my window of opportunity - unless I walk about 8pm tonight.)

@HerAeolianHarp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the crystal clear explanation/demo. I love this channel!

@TermiteVideo 2 жыл бұрын

When the weather is too bad to dry laundry outside I put up a drying rack in the porch and dry the laundry overnight. It may still be damp in the morning but the time overnight will do most of the drying when no one is around.

@dave234545 2 жыл бұрын

Hooray! I have done a lot of what you have suggested for decades. Another idea was to cut down on how often you wash items. Many times, we would wear an item for only a couple of hours like going to church so the clothing would not get dirty. We hang them up to air and then put them away for another time. If one must use the dryer, use woolen balls to help toss the clothing around instead of using dryer sheets or fabric softener in the washer. If we did a full load on some whites, we would be out of underwear before the week was out so that idea is not practical for us. LOL Once again thank you for sharing.

@tillykelp9744 2 жыл бұрын

you could buy some extra undies with the savings you make on doin g full loads.

@dave234545 2 жыл бұрын

@@tillykelp9744 Good idea

@janetjones4874 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic demonstration!

@donnaswells3939 2 жыл бұрын

I do these things. I appreciate your channel

@cowgirljones35 2 жыл бұрын

right now I'm not making my own laundry soap, so I'm using Sun Oxyclean liquid One Tablespoon per large load. Always wash in Cold, I cut my dryer sheets in quarters, wash after the sun goes down, conserving energy, I use a baking soda paste for my stain remover 💐 Excellent video Hope 🌞

@rachaelk5567 2 жыл бұрын

How does time of day affect the energy used when washing clothes?

@Summer77700 2 жыл бұрын

@@rachaelk5567 Most electric companies have what they call peak hours, meaning during that time, more energy is used overall. The rates tend to be higher during those peak hours. Companies encourage you to use your appliances, such as washer/dryer, during off peak hours, with the benefit being savings for you, the consumer! The best time to do laundry is during off peak hours. Those are usually before 4pm, and again after 7pm. Hope that helps!

@mariereynoso1617 2 жыл бұрын

Your video made me pay attention to how much detergent I was adding to the machine. Way too much! Thank you!

@theodosiavictoria7386 2 жыл бұрын

This is just awesome! Thank you for doing the work/laundry math for us!!!

@lorianndeloreto4346 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you!!

@lesleystandish3922 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Looking forward to next week! 😊

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Next week we head to the kitchen. There are a lot of ways to save money in the kitchen !

@ritasmoot1823 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your use of visual aides!

@gurkamalkaur3207 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done. Clear information. Thank you🙏

@karenh8752 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed explanation of the laundry soap.

@kaylalaird6519 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the brake down sheet at the end of the video.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kayla. I love making charts.

@barbarawilliams979 2 жыл бұрын

I love your programs. Thank you Hope for these great tips

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. We appreciate it.

@PurePondering 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you include line drying the laundry. When we moved into this house, I put in a clothes line and sold my electric dryer. The few times a year that I can't hang out laundry, I hang it on hangers from the bath tub curtain rod. When we moved in, there was no vent in the bathroom. I added a vent with a LED light, so I can run that while clothes are drying.

@patwagner9308 2 жыл бұрын

We have not had a dryer for the past 23 years. Don't miss one. I dry laundry outdoors much of the year. During Winter I hang laundry from a suspended ceiling using hangers & on racks.

@naty1012 2 жыл бұрын

I have done line drying all my life except for when I was in College.

@patwagner9308 2 жыл бұрын

@@naty1012 I have, too, Naty. I think it's the best way for quite a few reasons. I realize some people need to use a dryer...but I'm glad I'm not one of them.

@denisehughes2898 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you also made money on top of line drying, on the sale of your dryer. I've been pondering doing that myself.

@hanginlaundry360 2 жыл бұрын

I have a white chain affixed to the ceiling with several stout hooks in the room the wood stove is in. I can hang hangers on it in the winter, and it humidifies the air. The clothing can be layered quite thickly on the hangers and will dry. You can also use a drying rack overnight. I still like running dark clothes with pet hair on them in the dryer for a minute or two with a dryer sheet to get the hair off.

@becgould3772 2 жыл бұрын

I have those racks (we call them clothes horses) been line drying forever and so does my mum!

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

That's so cool. I didn't know they had another name. I kind of like that name for them.

@cherylT321 2 жыл бұрын

It’s been forever since I’ve heard someone say clothes horse...Brings back lots of good memories!

@becgould3772 2 жыл бұрын

@@cherylT321 iam happy that it brought back happy memories for you! Most Aussies call them that🙂

@cherylT321 2 жыл бұрын

@@becgould3772 And British people. 👍

@lynnettemurphy8243 2 жыл бұрын

@@becgould3772 Same in Ireland. Though lately I've seen them advertised as clothes airers.

@sorayaassar1602 6 ай бұрын

Sheets and towels I always wash in hot water to sanitize things especially if you have a sick family member. You must be aware of what your washer can handle for load sizes. I moved from a house to a condo. I have a stackable washer/dryer now. I usually would do laundry once a week. I realized that those same full sizes are way too big and are going to cause the machine to break. Now I can only throw a few things in at a time. I have large sheet thick towels. To get them clean, I can wash no more than two at a time.

@leannhotchkiss9382 Жыл бұрын

These are so helpful! I’m a little late but appreciate these videos so much. They are reminding me how my grandmother was frugal, and it’s such a good idea now too.

@rhondawiggins5728 2 жыл бұрын

The research you’ve done is incredible. Thank you so so much. Love your channel!🤗

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks so much for watching.

@merylindrinkard9146 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video with great tips!

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@pugpreslar711 2 жыл бұрын

Love your visual comparison so easy to see the difference!

@Brielle.33 Жыл бұрын

I like saving money. In depth explaination and info, Subscribed! 😊

@kristiethomas8573 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting video I'm going to start following your advice.

@LadyBeeSting2434 2 жыл бұрын

That was an awesome breakdown! Thank you, I enjoyed it! Now to go measure and mark the line 🌸👍🏻

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. I will admit that then I finally measured and marked how far I should fill it up, I was a little shocked at how little it was. Now I have the brown line and I don't have to guess.

@hello-vs4me 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your information

@scorpio7938 2 жыл бұрын

I wash in cold water totally agree i have always thought a cup is too much i use less great listening

@hello-vs4me 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos thanks 💘😊

@debidonatelli8650 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions I can hear my Mum telling us when she let us help with the wash! No wonder they survived the depression! Good tips! Keep 'em comin'!

@jessicabuck-daniel2160 2 жыл бұрын

I follow all these tips! Good information here. 💕

@DiscipleSteven 2 ай бұрын

This is great to see and remember. We have a front loader but use liquid detergent. We only use about a tablespoon or so but I dont measure. We never buy more than 2 of the bottles in a year and really you dont need a ton to get clothes clean and smelling fine. We also only use unscented types. The only time we use warm or hot water is every so often when bath towels start to get a bit of odor but drying them outside in the summer makes a huge difference.

@barbaracarbone4658 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tips and I practice them all. Also, eucalyptus essential oil in the rinse cycle gives the laundry a fresh clean scent. Thanks for the vid😀

@sjchan3199 2 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention i put my washing machine on its hottest wash 90o cotton for longest time. I put my on a shorter time and dont out any detergent etc in the machine. I do this every month it flushes the machine and pipes of any residue it helps to prolong the life of your machine,the longest one of mine has lasted is 17yrs!. Usually yr manufacture will recommend doing this in your machines handbook. I also use a magnet ball (cant remember name) in with each wash, it stops limescale build up. This is a lot cheaper than buying calgon etc which can cost up to £6 a bag and they dont last very long.

@janetharlow4317 2 жыл бұрын

I line dry my clothes. I loved all your tips.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked the video. I love line drying, too. In fact, I woke up this morning to find sunshine (first sunny day in a week). I am headed out to the back yard in a few minutes to hang the laundry - lots of it since I couldn't get it done all week.

@pen5532 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I saw this video as it gave me reassurance! A few years ago I picked up a 1/4 measuring cup for my laundry soap. That is equal to 4 table spoons. I had been filling it but now I am going to go halfway!

@hello-vs4me 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks this is a great one