Fresh air is nature's own fabric conditioner, and it's there for the taking. And the stretching and bending involved in loading your line is a mini workout in itself, but without the sweating and the hefty gym membership fees. These days, there's also the concern of the carbon footprint and the energy saving aspect of line drying. That's a consideration, of course, but it doesn't really influence my preference. Like most people in the developed world, I owned a tumble dryer. It used to sit, alone and unwanted, in the utility room. It was only ever used if we had a solid two weeks of rain and I ran out of clean underwear. When it expired, probably in a fit of depression at being so undervalued, I didn't bother to replace it. And I haven't missed it.
Your clothes are a bit like your skin. If they're subjected to too much harsh treatment, the effects will soon become apparent for all to see. Drying clothes naturally will extend their life, giving you an extra saving in addition to reduced electricity costs.
Constant exposure to the heat of the tumble dryer will cause damage to the fabric and may increase the risk of shrinking if you get the temperature wrong. If you don't believe me, just take a look in the filter in your dryer. All the white fluffy stuff you remove on a regular basis once formed part of your wardrobe. Regularly tumble drying your clothes is like constantly exfoliating your skin it's not a good idea!
If all this has failed to convince you to bypass the white box in the utility room, just think of climbing into a freshly changed bed, when the sheets are straight from the line. If they could find a way to bottle that fresh, clean aroma, somebody would literally clean up!
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