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What would we be without a tumble dryer? But also remember to clean this fine appliance regularly. This will keep your laundry really fresh and this precious appliance last longer. Mascha is an expert on eco-friendly cleaning and shares her best cleaning hacks with us. This time she shares how she takes good care of her dryer and how she uses it a little more energy efficiently. Guess what?<\/em> Again, you won't need as much heavy-duty cleaning stuff as you think.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>This is how to clean the dryer in an environmentally friendly way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many households, a dryer remains a commonly used appliance that, according to Milieu Centraal<\/a> use on average 2.3 times a week. In this way, the appliance provides a lot of convenience; you put the wet laundry in and a while later you take out the dry laundry. No matter if it's pouring outside, you can always count on dry and clean laundry. Ideal, especially in the busy lives we lead these days. But of course, a dryer is not a sustainable appliance, and that's because it uses a lot of energy. By cleaning your dryer regularly, you ensure it lasts longer and is more energy-efficient in use. Win-win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Difference between condenser dryer and the new dryers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to sustainability, using a clothes dryer seems like a mortal sin. But fair is fair, in a busy life, many people do use this appliance regularly. By choosing the right appliance, you are already making a big difference to the planet. The most sustainable option is to choose a heat pump dryer. These machines use significantly less energy than conventional condenser dryers. In addition, you can pay attention to energy labels<\/a>. If you choose a model with a high energy efficiency rating, such as A+++ or A++, you will make the most environmentally friendly choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you still have an old inefficient dryer in your home? Usually, doing as long as possible with your appliance is the most sustainable. But that doesn't hold true for dryers. Because dryers use so much energy and these appliances have become so much more energy-efficient in recent years, it is better to buy a new one and take the old one to the recycling centre. Who would have ever thought: buying new is sometimes better for the earth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eco-friendly cleaning of your tumble dryer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning for a more sustainable life? Well that's what it looks like. Because by regularly maintaining your clothes dryer, it works better and you can enjoy it for longer. So make sure you clean at least every month. And don't forget to clean the filters after each use! Keeping the filters lint-free improves air circulation. As a result, your dryer works optimally: it dries better and uses less energy. Regularly maintaining your dryer also prevents wear and tear and breakdowns. In short, even more reasons to maintain it properly. And I am happy to explain how to do this in the most environmentally-friendly way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A point to consider when cleaning the dryer is lint-free.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Vinegar is fine, also for eco-friendly cleaning of your dryer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To clean your dryer, you don't need to bring in strong stuff. Well, you can do that in an eco-friendly way too. I use natural vinegar to clean my dryer in an environmentally friendly way. Besides, it saves you money too. Top! Natural vinegar really is a super nice and eco-friendly cleaning product to have in the house. At thegreenlist.nl<\/em> we clear with some basic cleaning products such as natural vinegar<\/a>, baking soda<\/a>, citric acid<\/a> and green soap just about all jobs around the house. You really don't need an overflowing sink cabinet for that. Not only does it save you money, it also saves you quite a bit of packaging material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For cleaning the dryer, I also use soda vinegar. You can find wet vinegar in the supermarket in the shelf with (sunflower) oil. This miracle stuff degreases and cleans super and won't cost you a button. Moreover, it is an eco-friendly choice. That's the way we like it!<\/em> Want to know more about wet vinegar? We previously shared an article with the best cleaning tips for natural vinegar<\/a>. We are fans!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Eco-friendly cleaning of your tumble dryer<\/h2>\n
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Okay, that fine dryer is damn handy, but not an eco-friendly appliance. The sustainable tip is: invest in a new energy-efficient appliance, dispose of the old dryer properly at the recycling centre and keep your new economical A++ heat pump dryer properly clean. By doing so, you will prevent the appliance from malfunctioning and a clean appliance uses less energy. This step-by-step plan will help you get your tumble dryer clean in an easy and environmentally friendly way.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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