The benefits of line drying clothes

In recent years, the use of the humble washing line has decreased in favour of tumble dryers. But line drying clothes is by far the best option in many ways. Here are some great reasons to get out in your garden and peg out those clothes.

Clothing Care - tumble dryers are not the best option to look after your clothes. Many clothes will shrink in a tumble dryer and it can also cause damage and wear as clothes are repeatedly spun around at high temperatures.

Saving money - a tumbke dryer uses a significant amount of electricity. If you are trying to save money, hanging clothes to dry outside is a much more cost effective option.

Better for the environment - drying clothes in a tumble dryer uses energy and unsustainable resources. Drying clothes on the line doesn’t use any electricity so is much better for the environment.

Stain Removal - believe it or not hanging clothes out in the sun can help to fade or remove those stubborn stains not removed by washing. The sun acts as a natural bleach.

Less Ironing - clothes can get quite creased in a tumble dryer. Hanging clothes on a washing line will reduce the amount of ironing required.

Fresh Air - hanging clothes out on the line is a great opportunity to gte outside in the fresh air for 15 minutes. If yo have children, they will be glad of the excuse to get outside and may even enjoy helping you hang the washing out.