Laundry is something we all have to do, but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune!
With prices going up on everything from detergent to electricity, there are still plenty of clever ways to save.
For years, families have looked at laundry as an easy place to cut costs.
And honestly, it makes sense! It’s a regular expense, and there are lots of smart, creative ways to save money on it without having to sacrifice as much as you would with your food budget.
How to Save Money on Laundry Supplies
Laundry is one of the biggest areas we waste money when it comes to cleaning.
Most of our laundry products are mostly water.
These products cost a lot and shipping them due to the weight of the water is even more expensive as gas prices rise.
Your dryer uses a large amount of power that can raise your electricity bill really quickly.
The dryer can even cause damage to your clothing wearing it out faster so you are forced to replace your clothes more often.
How to Save on Laundry Products
When you are looking for ways to save money on your laundry products you have a few simple options.
Look for laundry detergent on sale.
Buying the detergent you prefer when it is on sale and you have coupons is the best way to save money without making any major changes.
Sales and coupons for most brands come around every few months allowing you to stock up.
Switch to a powdered detergent.
Liquid laundry soap or pots can get really expensive.
Even if you prefer a liquid you can make your own by adding water and allowing it to sit until dissolved for a cheaper option that produces less waste.
The best way to save money and cut the cost of laundry detergent is to make your own at home.
In fact, I just share our frugal Homemade Laundry Powder recipe just a few weeks ago.
You can use basic ingredients like bar soap such as Fels Naptha or Zote with washing soda, borax, and even scented laundry crystals to help make your laundry smell the way you prefer.
If you prefer a liquid detergent you can turn your wonderful homemade detergent into a liquid by mixing in water and let sit until it has resolved and thickened.
This may need to be stirred once in a while.
If you are making it by the 5 gallon bucket you can use a large paint mixing stick to get the job done.
If you use a liquid fabric softener you can replace it by simply adding a cup of vinegar to the rinse part of your wash cycle.
This will soften your laundry, remove soap build-up, and get rid of stubborn odors.
This is a much better option than the costly chemical-filled softeners you can get at the supermarket.
How to Save on Drying Your Laundry
Replacing dryer sheets is one of the easiest green and budget-friendly changes you can make.
Dryer balls are a wonderful way to prevent static clinging in your laundry.
Wool dryer balls are a simple way to keep your laundry smelling amazing! Just add a few drops of your favorite essential oils, and you’ll get great fragrance without harmful chemicals or wasteful dryer sheets that end up in the landfill.
You can even clean tennis balls if you don’t have wool dryer balls available.
Drying your laundry can really run up your power bill.
The good news is that there are some things you can do to lower the cost of drying your laundry.
How you dry your clothing can really affect the overall cost of laundry and the life span of your clothing and other fabrics.
Dryer balls can be used to help lower the cost of using your dryer.
There is a wide variety of dryer balls from plastic to wool that can help to improve airflow in your dryer and even to replace dryer sheets saving you money.
You can make your own by rolling old socks missing their match to make a thick ball.
If your power bill has peak pricing, try doing your laundry at night or on weekends when electricity costs less.
It’s an easy way to cut down on the cost of washing and drying, helping you save more overall!
A laundry line is a great way to save money on drying your laundry by using the sun and wind to get the job done.
This is a great workout for your arms as well when you spend your time putting it up and taking it all down.
Give your laundry a snap in the air before hanging to help keep them from being stiff.
Line drying also has the distinct advantage of helping make your fabrics last longer by reducing damage to elastic and stopping fabrics from wearing away and landing in the lint trap.
You can also use a drying rack indoors when it’s too cold to hang laundry outdoors.
Saving money on laundry doesn’t have to be a chore—it can actually be pretty fun!
With just a few easy tweaks, like switching to homemade detergent, using dryer balls, or hanging clothes out to dry, you’ll see those savings add up in no time.
Plus, you’ll be giving your clothes a longer life and keeping your home eco-friendly.
Who doesn’t love a win-win like that?
Start small, try out a tip or two, and before you know it, laundry day will feel a whole lot lighter on your wallet—and maybe even your mood!
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