How many wears before you need to wash your clothes

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We all wash our clothes to keep ourselves and our clothes smelling so fresh and oh-so-clean, but there is such a thing as too much washing and too little. There are downsides to both extremes: laundering your clothes more than you need to can shorten their lifespan and wear them out quickly, but washing too rarely can be unhygienic and cause a lot of icky bacteria growth. Here’s a general guide to follow:

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Line-dry Laundry [Infographic]

Right now it is summer here in Europe, and we know this sunny hot days don’t last the whole year so we have to make use of the natural resources we have. For instance, drying the clothes outside saves energy and gas. And is as efficient as a dryer machine, but natural! This infographic has some useful information for all of us, but focused on the USA. Take a look:

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ACTING GREEN vs. BUYING GREEN [Infographic]

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15 Household items you can Stop Buying today (just DIY!)

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1. DRAIN CLEANER

DRAIN CLEANER: Stop seeing your $$$ go down the drain.

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Clear clogged drains with simple stuff from your baking cupboard.

2. LAUNDRY SOFTENER

LAUNDRY SOFTENER: Softer on your wallet.

Soften your laundry and make it smell great with only 3 basic ingredients.

3. COOKING SPRAY

COOKING SPRAY: Don’t wait olive your life for an inexpensive healthy alternative to Pam.

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Brew up a batch of olive oil no-stick cooking spray.