National Hanging Out Day: Air Drying Clothes and Saving Energy
On April 19th, we celebrate National Hanging Out Day! What exactly is National Hanging Out Day, and how do we celebrate it? National Hanging Out Day encourages everyone to use a drying rack or clothesline instead of an electric or gas dryer to help the environment and save energy. The day also strives to bring awareness to the benefits of air-drying clothes. Many celebrate this day by hanging out their washed clothes to dry outside.
History of National Hanging Out Day
Since 1995, Project Laundry List and several other organizations have sponsored National Hanging Out Day. Project Laundry List is a group encouraging outdoor drying of clothes, "making air-drying laundry and cold-water washing acceptable and desirable as simple and effective ways to save energy," according to their mission statement.
4 Benefits of Air Drying Clothes
It is energy-efficient.
It saves energy, and line drying can reduce your utility bills.
It eliminates lint.
Hanging your clothes outside eradicates static cling, thus eliminating lint sticking to your clothes.
It is a natural disinfectant.
Clothes dried outside smell fresh even without using chemical fabric perfumes and conditioners because the sun disinfects and bleaches your laundry.
It's good for your health.
You spend more time outdoors and get a little exercise hanging the clothes.
5 Ways to Celebrate National Hanging Out Day
Hang your freshly washed clothes out to dry.
Install a clothesline.
Try sleeping in the sun and air-dried sheets.
Share pictures of your clothes drying on the line.
Post tips, tools, and tricks for hanging clothes on social media.
