How to make clothesline clothes softer

[waterwitch]

Growing up, we always would Line-Dry our clothes. I used to like to watch the Green Beatles land on the sweet smelling laundry and rest before having to continue their journey in the hot summer day. And for the record, I have to admit I like that stiff rough feeling that towels get when hung out on the line to dry. Seems that when towels are soft, their ability to dry one off after a shower are minuscule at best.

 

[launderess]

Best Day For Laundry

Is when a housewive or whomever was going to be doing the wash, woke to find a sunny but breezy mild day. Crisp weather with a good (but not gale force mind) wind did wonders for not only drying laundry quickly, but kept much of everything from becoming stiff as a board.

Trick was to learn which way the wind was going to blow, then hand one's wash not only in that direction but in such a way that the wind would catch and "flow through" items. To this there was a science on how to properly hang laundry towards this aim. Sheets, shirts, blouses, drawers, etc... all had to be hung a certain way not only to catch the wind, but also in some cases to prevent strong breezes from damaging finer items.

 

[cmlrobison]

Give 'em a good shake

We use no fabric softener and line dry. I give my clothes a crisp shake exiting the washer, line dry, then give jeans and towels (or what ever else I want softened up) a good shake or two. Takes the stiffness out, leaves the freshness in. Our water is softened, however.