I always kind of enjoy laundry day; it's one of those jobs that you can actually see that progress has been made when all is said and done. It's also a treat to sink into those freshly cleaned sheets at the end of the day.
The weather here has been ideal of late, so I decided to take full advantage of the lovely gift of a steady breeze and the old clothes line.
For some reason, bed clothes and fresh breezes seems to compliment one another beautifully. So off I went, wet sheets and pillowcases in the basket with assorted clothes pins and my handy wet rag to wipe down the line.
It's amazing just how dirty a clothes line can get. If you've inherited one where you live, don't forget this; it can be mighty disappointing to take down a freshly dried line of clothes only to see a dark line on each and every item that clearly announces "start over"...not good.
At first touch, it seems that not all items of clothing are as adaptable to the fresh breeze as sheets and other cotton items. Towels and washcloths, for example, are deceiving; when taken off the line they can seem as stiff as a board. When you use them after a shower, they soften right up and that fresh scent comes alive...quite a treat!
Of course, any item of clothing with polyester will still have the feel of polyester even after a few hours in the breeze.
If you live somewhere that is clothesline-less and you have that hankering to save some energy and get some fresh dried clothes, all is not lost. There are a number of portable clotheslines that fit most any need or any budget. If you need portability and a low-cost alternative, many second hand shops and garage sales will have fold-out wooden clothes dryers like this one I found on amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Madison-Mills-Wooden-Drying-Clothes/dp/B0009XEH8O.
So...wash those clothes, look for that sunny, breezy day and enjoy the freshness!
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