Comments on: How to Save Money on Laundry

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:19:13 +0000

Laundry saving tips–fun!

If an item is a little wrinkled and I don’t need to wear it for a couple days, I’ll leave it hanging up in the shower. The steam will fill up and the wrinkles are gone.

Sometimes saving money just comes down to being lazy, heehee–.

By: Kathy C

Kathy C — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:24:16 +0000

Thanks for all the great laundry tips. I have also cut down on laundry in general by using my clothesline to air clothes out. If I’ve worn something and it’s just a little “stale” from wear, I turn it inside out and hang it on the clothesline for a day. If it’s not too delicate, perhaps for a few days, maybe even through a light rain. Give it the sniff test (bet it’s fine, but have an honest pal that you can double check with if your sniffer’s not great)… and back on the hanger it goes.

By: Fox

Fox — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:02:05 +0000

Hi Jeannie! So happy to meet a local! I just called around and Briteland (www.Briteland.com) here in Vernon has it in stock. They’re selling a 50 pound bag for just over $25. They can also special order larger amounts. If you’re looking to stay in Kelowna, then http://www.growers-supply-co.com may carry some too. So happy you like my book.

By: Jeannine

Jeannine — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:53:09 +0000

Hi Kerry,
I live in West Kelowna so that makes us neighbors! I called Buckerfield’s in Kelowna about baking soda but they don’t carr it. I use it all the time as well as borax & vinegar.
Where else might I try?
Thanks!! Love your book!!

By: Jeannine

Jeannine — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:49:45 +0000

Hi Kerry,
I’m from West Kelowna so we’re neighbors!! I called Buckerfield’s for baking soda but they do not carry it. Where else can I try???
I use baking soda & vinegar & borax all the time.
Love your book!!

By: Fox

Fox — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:36:58 +0000

Hi Monique! I found a few places that might work for you: Buckerfield’s is a well known feed store in BC. There are also a number of chicken feed and supply stores around Vancouver that can save you some money on baking soda. These places will not be “elegant” or “boutique-like” when you go and visit, just to let you know.

By: Monique

Monique — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:17:07 +0000

I went out and bought your book and love all the money saving tips you give. You did mention purchasing baking soda in animal feed stores to save money. I have tried searching but would you know of an animal feed store in Vancouver or Richmond? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

By: Lugubres

Lugubres — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:42:17 +0000

Lovely blog. I have a few questions for you.

Baking soda: I have a front-loader washer, and haven’t tried to open the door midway during my wash yet. Would I be able to add a quarter cup of baking soda to my washer’s rinse cycle without water being spilling out?

White Vinegar (in tip section of your blog): you suggested to add laundry detergent and 1 cup of white vinegar and 1/4 cup of baking soda to whiten and brighten one’s wash. How would I do it with the front-loader washer? I have a little drawer for the detergent and do I just put the white vinegar and baking soda on top my dirty laundry?
Thank you

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By: Fox

Fox — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:40:30 +0000

@Connie Awesome tip! I too shake out my laundry before hanging to dry. I never knew there was such an energy savings! Wow.