Retractable Clotheslines | A Green Way to Save Green

A laundry line filled with clothes blowing in the wind may seem like a nostalgic memory. But this old-fashioned way of drying clothes is new-fashioned way to save energy and money. If you’re like most people, a dedicated clothesline is just not in practical. So what can you do to go green and save green? Use a retractable clothesline.

A retractable clothesline can fit unobtrusively on a wall or post and be pulled out to provide an instant clothesline. And when the clothes are dried, the clothesline retracts, like it was never there. They come in single lines, double lines or even five lines deep. And these portable clotheslines are not just for the backyard. You can use them almost anywhere:

• Patio or balcony
• Bathroom
• Basement
• RV or boat

It’s estimated that that 80% of American homes use a dryer two to nine times a week. Contract that with the Italians where only 4% of the population owns a dryer. Does that mean that just because the Italians line dry then we should? No, but we do pay dearly for the convenience of a dryer. Using a clothes dryer regularly can account for 10% of monthly electrical bills. That can really add up, month after month, year after year.

A retractable clothesline, whether outside or inside can quickly pay for itself. But money and saving energy are not the only benefits:

• Clothes smell fresher without the use of chemical additives like fabric softener
• Clothes last long when air-dried
• The sun is better than bleach (and safer, too)
• It eliminate the cost of a dryer (and extends the life of dryers only used occasionally)
• Keeps the house cooler in the summer
• Oh, and it’s really the energy-efficient thing, too

This is one area that “you get what you pay for” has real meaning.  Many of the complaints I found were for the cheap, plastic lines. Unless you don’t mind replacing a retractable clothesline yearly, then opt for a heavy-made piece with metal parts. It may cost a little more, but you will get a longer live.

If you decide to buy a retractable clothesline online, with a retailer like Amazon, them make sure to read the reviews provided. You’ll be able to gather a lot of information about the products. Check out the four-star and better products and carefully read the reviews. It say a lot about a product when someone comes back to leave a message. And even if there’s a negative review, read it, too. What is a irritation to one buyer, is a “no problem” to another. 

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