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Discovered at Real Simple via Practically Green, these simple laundry tips help decrease negative ecological impacts associated with water usage and chemical laden laundry.

1. Reduce Temperature: turning down the temperature on your washing machine will not only help preserve the quality for clothing but can significantly reduce energy consumption as well.
2. Use Full Loads: washing full loads every time you fill your machine can lessen the amount and the frequency of washing.

Q: I have a front loading washer for the first time. In the past I used to love my top load machine because I could soak stained clothes in the filled tub with bleach. Then I would turn the machine back on to finish the wash. With the front loading machine, I cannot seem to get the stains out. I use bleach and I use the stain setting. I have tried extra water, sanitary cycle, pre-wash cycle, you name it... I have tried it and nothing seems to work as well as soaking the clothes used to. Can anyone offer any suggestions short of getting a bucket and soaking the clothes? I have also tried pre-treating the clothes and also have tried Oxyclean. I have 2 young children who are always spilling something on their white shirts for school.

Asked by Marisa More

Window Clothes Drying Rack

• $49.95
• Vermont Country Store

Yay for small space solutions! This drying rack has suction cups to mount itself to any window or tiled surface, so you don't need to take up precious floor space. It holds up to 25 pounds of wet laundry (equivalent to a full load) and folds flat for storage.

Handcrafted from sustainable hardwood. 24"x28"x4"

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Natural and non-toxic soaps are good for the environment, your home and your body — but you know what'd make them even better? Handmade. Handmade detergents reduces packaging, wasted water and energy and are overall much less expensive than buying the mass produced cleaners. Check out our tips after jump for how to make your own, and a few great sources to buy instead of DIY. More