POUR 1 DROP OF THIS INTO THE WASHING MACHINE: SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ELECTRICITY BILL

August 16, 2025 by admin

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#### ✅ 3. **Less Need for Fabric Softeners or Extra Rinse Cycles**

Just a drop of essential oil in the rinse cycle can replace synthetic fabric softeners, **eliminating extra rinse cycles** and saving both **water and power**.

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### 🧴 How to Use It

Here’s how to incorporate it into your wash safely:

1. **Choose a high-quality essential oil** – tea tree, eucalyptus, lemon, or lavender are all great.
2. Add **1–2 drops** to a small cloth or wool dryer ball.
3. Toss it into the **drum with your laundry**, or add it to the **fabric softener compartment** with water.
4. Run your load on a **cold or eco cycle**.

**Note:** Don’t pour essential oils directly onto clothes or rubber parts, as they can be potent in concentrated form.

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### 💰 Bonus Tip: Pair with Cold Water Detergent

Cold water washing is one of the **easiest ways to reduce electricity use**. Pairing cold cycles with essential oils and a quality detergent designed for lower temperatures ensures you’re not sacrificing cleanliness for savings.

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### 🌱 Natural, Economical, Effective

In a world where energy costs are rising and every cent counts, it’s often the **smallest changes** that make the biggest difference. One drop of essential oil might seem trivial — but over weeks and months, the energy savings can add up significantly.

You’ll also enjoy:

* Fresher-smelling clothes
* A cleaner, longer-lasting washing machine
* Fewer chemicals in your laundry routine

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### 🧺 Final Thought

Sometimes, the smartest solutions are also the simplest. Next time you do laundry, try adding a drop of essential oil — and start saving money **one wash at a time**.

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Want more clever home hacks for saving energy and money? Just ask — I’ve got a whole list!