Baking soda or washing soda added to the wash can save a lot of laundry detergent. The minerals soften the water, increasing the power of the laundry detergent, so you’ll need to use less. Add ½ cup of soda at the beginning of the wash when using liquid detergent, or ½ cup of … [Read more...] about Raid the cabinet: swap in baking soda for some of the detergent

A half of a dryer sheet is all that's needed to soften fabrics - using the whole sheet is a waste. Cut them in half and stretch your money twice as far.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Cut dryer sheets in half, for double the life

First off, let's answer this little question: what the heck are dryer balls? Well, they can vary in shape and size, but usually they're 3-inch round rubber balls with rubber spikes. When you put them in the dryer, they lift and separate your wet clothes. This may not sound … [Read more...] about Use dryer balls instead of liquid fabric softeners

Extend the life of the washing machine by regularly cleaning the dirt and lint from the screens where the hoses attach to the water supply. A washing machine lasts about 10 years and costs $500-1,000. Getting an extra year out of your machine is worth $50-100, and more if you … [Read more...] about Clean the washer and save $50-100+

Reduce the likelihood of a clothes dryer breakdown. Clean the lint filter after each use, and the entire air duct once per year to avoid the risk of fire. This will also keep the dryer running smoothly and efficiently - thereby using less electricity. Also, remove and wash the … [Read more...] about Clean the dryer and save $50+