Welcome to the second stop of our sustainable living homes tour, the laundry room. I am so excited to share these easy sustainable laundry room swaps.
We tackled all the single-use plastics in the bathroom, and now we’re giving you four simple changes you can make to create a more eco-friendly laundry room.
Let’s dive in!
If you prefer to listen, here ya go!
Wash in Cool or Cold Water
Here’s a swap that doesn’t cost you one pretty penny but will actually save you some.
Did you know roughly 75% of the energy to wash a load of laundry goes just to heating the water? Boo.
Washing in cold water benefits the earth as much as your garments. It can prolong the life of your favorite items and won’t cost you a thing. Incorporating this practice into your weekly rhythm is a double win.
Use a Drying Rack
This is another sustainable habit to incorporate into your weekly routine that is better for the earth and will actually save you money.
Air drying your clothes preserves your garments, is eco-friendly, and reduces your electric bill.
You can find a variety of dying racks that will suit your needs and space best. There are wall mount options, large racks, small ones, and racks made from various materials. My family has used this one for years, and it has served us well.
Swap Dryer Sheets for Sustainable Laundry Balls
These guys do double the work, will cost you less over time, and are better for your skin and an eco-conscious choice. Hold your applause for the end.
While this product is made in rubber or plastic, I use wool balls which help absorb water, reduce drying time, and prevent static. Dryer balls move about your dryer to keep clothes from clumping together, decreasing dry time.
Try putting a few drops of your favorite essential oils on each ball for laundry in your favorite scent.
You can find them on Amazon for inexpensive, and they will last you a long, long time.
Switch to Laundry Detergent Sheets
If you’ve spent any time here at all, you know how much I love these little sheets of earth-friendly magic.
Not only are they pre-measured to the exact amount of detergent you need for your laundry load, but they also skip the not-good-for-you additives and use fewer ingredients which is better for the earth and your skin.
These little sheets of glory reduce plastic waste by eliminating single-use plastic laundry detergent containers, powders, or pods.
These are my favorite product picks:
- Grove Detergent Sheets
- Tru Earth Laundry Detergent Strips
- Earth Breeze Liquidless Eco Detergent Sheets
It’s mind-blowing how living sustainably can actually save you money while making improvements for your family. Life moves fast; we sometimes get stuck on auto-pilot and in the same routines we’ve always known.
Thank you for inviting me into your home and trusting me to make sustainable living more accessible for you and your family.
How are your swaps going? I would love to hear what swaps you have made in your bathroom or laundry room that you are loving; comment below.
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