Energy savers
Save the environment—and your wallet—with a few easy changes to your laundry routine. Wash clothes in cold or warm water instead of hot. According to the California Energy Commission, 85-90% …
Greener Home Laundry
For the everyday items you wash at home, there are easy, earth-friendly solutions that will get your laundry greener and cleaner.
All-natural laundry cleaning agents
These tips are best for machine washable fabrics. Always test new laundry methods in an inconspicuous spot first.
Lemon Juice
Bleach: Lemon juice is an all-natural bleaching agent. Pour lemon juice on stains (test for colorfastness in a hidden spot first) and hang in the sun to dry, then machine …
Baking Soda
Odor eliminator: Adding ½ cup baking soda to the rinse cycle will neutralize odors and leave your laundry smelling fresh without fragrance. Brightener: To give your regular liquid laundry detergent …
Salt
Bleeding: adding ½ cup salt to your regular wash cycle can help prevent colors from running or bleeding. Yellowing: For white cotton or linen items, a one hour soak in …
Vinegar
Fabric softener: adding ½ cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle will soften clothes. For pillows and blankets, add two cups to the rinse cycle to keep them fluffy. Lint …
