Save Energy Drying Clothes with Simple Shift in Your Detergent with potentially harmful effects

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Save Energy Drying Clothes with Simple Shift in Your Detergent http://www.mercola.com/2005/sep/6/use_less_energy_drying_clothes_with_simple_shift_in_detergent.htm - A new mix of chemicals may cut down drying time. new detergent with potentially harmful effects Save Energy Drying Clothes with Simple Shift in Your Detergent Researchers in Florida have developed a "chemical wringer" out of common detergent ingredients that lower the surface tension in water, which could force additional water from clothes during the final spin cycle. It will leaves clothes 20 percent drier than after a normal wash, which could save consumers millions in electricity bills. Cloth fibers act like tiny capillaries, which absorb and hold on to water. But lowering the surface tension allows water to drain more easily from the fibers. Consumers spend $5.6 billion a year on the electricity costs of dryers in their homes, and it accounts for up to 5.8 percent of household electrical costs. Cutting down drying time could lead to substantial savings.Wired News August 23, 2005Dr. Mercola's Comment:I'm very interested in money and energy-saving technologies. However, it's always important for you to examine products to make sure the costs don't outweigh the benefits. The Revolution in Home Cooking article I ran earlier this summer is an example of that.This new detergent, when it comes out, will consist primarily of lauryl sulfate, a synthetic chemical with potentially harmful effects.I would recommend that you instead use detergents with more natural ingredients which tend to be much safer. Many of these products are in your local health food store. Many of us forget to consider that resource for anything but vitamins but they typically have many products which can enhance your health.Additionally, if you're worried about energy costs, consider joining the many who have switched to a front-loading washer, which saves more water and energy than a top-loading one. In the long run, it will also save you money.Related Articles:Self-Cleaning ClothesThe Dim Future of the Age-Old Light BulbVinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide as Disinfectants