Is it better to tumble dry or air dry?

Ron Shimek, president of Mr. Appliance, a Neighborly company, explains that air-drying “will save money, reduce wear-and-tear of clothing from tumbling in the dryer, and ease concern about ruining clothing.” Air-drying your clothing outside is also better for your health and the environment.

Why don t Americans use clothes lines?

According to a 2010 BBC article the reason most Americans don’t have a clothes line is because of “rules imposed by community associations and landlords”. In response, today more than 19 US states now have rules giving people the right to air dry clothes.

Can I put line dry clothes in the dryer?

Don’t put it in the dryer. Some items need to be laid flat to dry because they become very heavy when wet, and laying them flat will avoid stretching, but if your garment says “line dry” then stretching is not a concern. Line drying means to hang on a line to dry after washing. Don’t put it in the dryer.

Why do English houses have washing machines in the kitchen?

In many parts of the US and Europe washing machines are placed in the bathroom or separate utility rooms but in most British homes they are generally found in the kitchen. This is due to the fact most bathrooms could not fit a washing machine and there are no electrical sockets in the bathroom in the UK.

What does line dry only mean?

If the square drying laundry symbol has lines inside of it, that means you should be drying the item naturally. Line drying is notated by a vertical line inside of the square drying laundry symbol. Flat drying is notated by a horizontal line inside of the square drying laundry symbol.

Is it illegal to line dry your clothes outside?

You Are Not Allowed To Line Dry Your Clothes. You Are Not Allowed To Line Dry Your Clothes. Has anyone ever told you that it was illegal to be line drying your clothes outside? If you live in the United States, you may be one of the millions of citizens living in communities which have made it against the law to do so.

Do tumble dryers have the same stigma in the UK as America?

But it doesn’t have the same stigma in the UK, where only 45\% of households own a tumble dryer, compared with 79\% in the US. For many Americans, clothes lines are an unwanted reminder of a more frugal age, says Dave Rapaport, senior director of corporate consciousness at Seventh Generation, a firm that sells eco-friendly household products.

How can I fight the laws that prevent me from line drying?

You can fight the laws with the help of Project Laundry List. By encouraging your state legislators to introduce a “Right to Dry”, registering your prohibitive community on the site, and talking to your friends and neighbors about the hows and whys of line drying, you can make sure that your right to dry your clothes using the sun is preserved.

What is tumble dry and how does it work?

Tumble dry is an alternative to air drying. Instead of drying clothes on a line or a rack, you can use the convenience and speed of a dryer when using the tumble dry setting. Knowing when and how to tumble dry is key to not only saving time, but to also keeping your clothes looking their best.