10 Benefits of Hanging Clothes to Dry – It’s Not Just the Energy Savings!

6. YOUR CLOTHES WILL LAST LONGER.

Line drying is far more gentle on your clothes. It also will prevent your clothes from shrinking.

This is yet another benefit that will save you money.

7. LESS WRINKLES.

I’m not a big fan of ironing or steaming and since I wear a lot of cotton skirts and dresses I can end up doing a lot of both.

Line drying reduces wrinkles naturally. I still have to do some ironing/steaming but a lot less.

8. IT’S BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.

With all the ways it helps you reduce harsh chemical use and the energy saves it can really help reduce your environmental impact.

It’s just another example of how being environmentally friendly also saves you money.

9. IT GETS YOU OUTSIDE.

More time outside has been shown to provide all kinds of health benefits from weight loss, to increased vitamin d levels (which helps keep you from getting sick as often and is important for bone health), improved brain function, less depression, better vision and so much more!

10. BETTER MENTAL HEALTH.

Many people report that line drying clothes is relaxing. I know this is true for me. I haven’t found any studies on what about this activity makes it relaxing, it’s likely a combination of things.

Whatever it is, more and more of us are dealing with chronic stress and the many health problems that can come with that so any stress relief is a good thing.

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