Vinegar - a Healthier, Cheaper Alternative to Fabric Softener

Plain old white vinegar - I love the stuff! It is useful dozens of ways around the home to clean, disinfect...and today's use is to soften clothes.

Use about 1/2 cup of plain white vinegar in the washer - just the regular wash cycle. Works great, and is a more natural and frugal option for softer clothes with less static cling.

More healthy, frugal cleaning tips - and easy to make homemade cleaning formulas all at:
http://www.happyslob.com/cleaningrecipes.html

Save Electricity - Dry Clothes indoors (or outdoors)

An electric dryer is a fast and efficient way to get your clothes dry after washing. But...it can also get very expensive, especially if you have a large family! In good weather, opt to hang out those clothes on a clothesline and let the lovely fresh breezes naturally dry your clothing.

But...if you live in a small space (such as an apartment) and don't have a clothesline available (or it's not allowed on your balcony) - try an indoors clothes drying rack, such as:





A folding one like this is easy to store, even in tight spaces. You can hang a lot of clothes on this, and after a few hours your clothes will be ready to hang, fold or otherwise put away.

Save your money and let your clothes dry naturally!