- Use only reasonable quantities of cleaning agents and limit their numbers

- Avoid the chemicals for clothes cleaning; there are many other natural and effective products

- Use only the washing machine and the dryer when it is necessary. Avoid using them when they are only partially filled, without however overloading the drum. In addition, the preliminary wash is generally necessary only when the linen is very dirty (while renouncing there, one can save up to 15% of energy)

- It is recommended to put the washing out to dry in the open before putting it into the dryer

- If your water is heated with solar energy, purchase a washing machine able to receive directly this hot water, and thus reduce significantly its costs of running