When removing laundry from the washer, always shake out each piece of clothing before putting it in the dryer.
The clothes will dry faster (and wrinkle less), thus using less energy.
Lori Dennis
Savannah, Georgia
Simple Laundry Tip: Minimize Wrinkles in Clothes
By Lori Dennis
ILLUSTRATION: FOTOLIA/STEVE BYLAND
Shake out your laundry to prevent wrinkles.
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