Efficient ways of washing clothes using the laundry machine help cut down on utility bills. More importantly, it will contribute to the sustainability efforts to save mother earth.
With this noble cause for homemakers, the following “green” tips from Davao Light & Power Company may be useful when they use the washer:
[a] Sort clothes according to length of time needed for washing. Clothes that are relatively clean or with less dirt need less time, while those that are heavily soiled take longer. [b]Turn the machine on only when you are ready to use it. [c] Set the machine at low temperature or better use cold water as heating water consumes a lot of electricity. [d] To lessen washing time, load first the clothes
which have less dirt. For the other batch of clothes, you may apply a little detergent and scrub on heavily stained or soiled areas. [e] To save on water, avoid washing in small amounts of clothing. Collect and reuse water and put it in the garden.
Reducing energy and water consumption means lesser carbon emission, water wastage and at the same time lower household bills.
For more energy conservation tips, please visit the company’s website at www.davaolight.com.
