laundry

Bossy in my Dryer Sheets?

Posted by Belinda Miller on November 7, 2007 - 10:16am.

A trip to the laundry aisle leads to a grody discovery.


Let It All Hang Out

Posted by Su Avasthi on April 16, 2007 - 9:22pm.

What's an (allegedly) easy way to reduce your energy use? Dry your clothes in the great outdoors.





Solar Powered Laundromat

Solar Powered LaundromatPosted by LIME Team on February 20, 2007 - 4:12pm.

The first of it's kind. A laundromat supplied with solar power, significantly reducing dependency on the grid.




Soap Nuts: A New Alternative to Wash Clothes

Soap Nuts: A New Alternative to Wash ClothesPosted by Joshua W. Jackson on May 24, 2006 - 4:44pm.

 

By Kara DiCamillo of Treehugger

We find these little nuts interesting (and also wonder who discovered them) but apparently you can use them in your washing machine in lieu of detergent. SoapNuts are the shells of a seed from trees grown throughout India and Nepal. These shells give a soapy substance when they come in contact with water (the seeds are discarded) and it's said that 1kg of the nuts can wash 100 loads. Simply pop 6-8 shells in the cloth bag and throw them in your washing machine – these will last about 3-4 washes. Your wash will come out clean, but without a smell, so if you like the scent of clean clothes just add a few drops of essential oil to the wash beforehand. SoapNuts can also be used for other things as well, like washing windows, cars or pets. When the shells have been used to their full extent just throw them in the compost pile.



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