Rock Out Your Laundry!

By Rockin’ Green Founder, Kimberly Webb

Use Warm Water: Switch the rinse and wash cycles on your machine to warm instead of cold. Stains are created at 98.5 degrees F, so the best way to prevent them from setting in is to rinse them at a similar, warm temperature.

Pre-Treat: Be sure to use a pre-treater, like Rockin’ Green. Add a little water to your powered detergent to create a paste, and then apply it directly to the stain. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before laundering. This will prevent you from having to wash and then re-wash your clothing and linens (not too green)!

Lay Out in the Sun: For really stubborn stains, try laying them out in the sun to dry! It’s a time-old trick that truly just works and doesn’t cost a thing to do.

Soften ‘Em: One way to naturally soften your clothing is by using a 100% wool dryer ball. These balls fluff your laundry, cut your dryer time in half (good for the electric bill), and last forever. Keep a few on hand so you can use a few in each wash (they work well when they bounce off each other in the dryer!) No need for a fabric softener sheet – so you’ll save money too!

Consolidate: To save time and get your linens and clothing truly clean, wash similar size items together such as sheets and towels, socks with undershirts and underwear and pants and jeans. Another way to save energy when you don’t need your laundry items immediately is to hang them to dry on a clothes line or over the shower rod and skip the dryer altogether.

Kimberly Webb is the CEO and founder of Rockin’ Green, an award-winning manufacturer of eco-friendly cleaning products designed to make cleaning easier and greener. For more information or to contact Kimberly, please visit www.RockinGreenSoap.com.