Laundry
and Cleaning
Work smart as you do household chores to save money and generate less waste. The first task is always to Think Beyond The Bin!
Tips for Precycling:
Laundry and Cleaning
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Dry small laundry loads on an indoor rack or outdoor line.
Buy cleaning products in bulk or concentrate.
Wash full laundry loads to use less soap.
Keep old toothbushes to clean hard-to-reach spots.
Turn worn clothing into cleaning rags, rather than using paper towels.
Read labels and use the least hazardous cleaning products.
more tips- Buy the smallest amount of cleaners and chemicals necessary to prevent accumulating unneeded excess and to save money.
- Use only the amount of detergent specified in directions. Adding more will only coat your clothing with soap residue. Remember that washing full loads of laundry also saves water and electricity.
- Mend and alter clothes rather than throwing them away.When clothing is beyond repair, turn it into rags for cleaning use.
- Use rags, reusable wipes and sponges instead of paper towels. Be sure to wash (and, if necessary, disinfect) these items regularly.
- Clean your microwave without any chemicals by microwaving a cup of water until it steams. Wipe off the steam and the softened food residue will come off with it!
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