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Tips to Make Your Whites Green

Posted: 11/5/2010

Don't wash clothes unless you have a full load.

(NewsUSA) - Laundry's one of those never-ending chores, and it does more than eat into your schedule. According to Energy Star, the average household does 400 loads of laundry each year, consuming 13,500 gallons of water in the process. Those clothes need to be dried -; the U.S. Department of Energy says that the average household spends $70 a year just to operate dryers. And that's before the waste created by detergent bottles and the environmental effects of phosphates, which create destructive algae blooms, are considered.

Luckily, there are ways to save resources and money while still enjoying fresh, clean clothing. Dropps (www.droppstv.com), a brand of pre-measured packs of liquid laundry detergent manufactured and licensed by Pak-It LLC, a subsidiary of JBI, Inc. (OTCQX: JBII - News), uses a biodegradable, phosphate-free formula to clean clothes without contributing to algae blooms or landfill waste. The formula works equally well in hot or cold water, so those laundering their clothes can save energy by using cold water instead of hot water. Better yet, Dropps is safe for all colors and fabrics, including delicate materials like silk, and works in both high-efficiency and standard washing machines.

Not sure what else you can do to save money and the environment while you do your laundry? Dropps offers the following tips:

* Try air drying your clothes. Your dryer is the second largest energy hog in your home after your refrigerator. Even if you only cut back on drying once in a while, you'll end up saving money. Try using a clothesline or a drying rack instead. Dry similar types of clothing together. Bath towels will take longer to dry than synthetic fabrics, so make sure they don't touch when you put them out to dry.

* Only wash full loads of laundry. Washing one large load uses less energy than washing two smaller loads, even if you wash the small loads on low or medium settings.

* Use lower temperature settings. Wash clothes using warm or cold water instead of hot, and use cold water for all rinses. You may find that presoaking heavily soiled or greasy clothing will allow you to wash out stains with a lower temperature of water.

For more information and tips, visit www.droppstv.com, www.pakit.com and the JBI website www.jbiglobal.com.

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