NATIONAL HANGING OUT DAY – April 19
Wed Apr 19th

National Hanging Out Day

Project Laundry List works with hundreds of other groups to promote National Hanging Out Day each year on April 19th. This day, this day is a day for learning about the benefits, both financially and environmentally, of using a clothesline for drying laundry. Clothing dryers account for an astounding six to ten percent of residential energy use, according to Project Laundry Lists' website. Dryers account for an astounding six to ten percent of household energy use. All these other benefits can be included in hanging your clothes out to dry. Hanging your clothes out to dry also has all these other benefits:

  • You will save your carbon footprint while still reducing your carbon footprint
  • You will save money by saving money
  • In therapeutic ways, the fresh air and sunshine refresh our bodies.
  • Clothes that were dried on a clothesline have a natural freshness
  • It helps us to relax

How to celebrate #nationalhangingoutday outday on #nationalhangingoutday

  • Hang your freshly washed clothes out to dry.
  • How to install a clothesline
  • Try sleeping in sun and air-dried sheets—it's amazingly refreshing!
  • On the line, post photos of your clothes drying.
  • Tips, devices, and tips for hanging clothes are included in this article
  • Join the discussion by using #NationalHangingOutDay on social media.
  • Download and print the Hanging Out Day color chart while waiting for the clothes to dry

The national hangout day has been a national hangout day in history

Since 1995, Project Laundry List and several other groups have sponsored National Hanging Out Day. "Making air-drying laundry and cold-water washing acceptable and useful as simple and cost-effective ways to save electricity," as quoted from their mission statement.

Hanging out FAQ

Q. Did you know that Velveeta invented the Clothesline hangout?

A. Yes. Yes. Yes. String cheese is the main ingredient in this dish.

Q. Did you know about the dish soap made for washing clothes?

A. Yes. Yes. Yes. They just started working together.

Q. Did you know that they hang their clotheslines across streams in Ireland?

A. Yes. Yes. Yes. "Irish String" is the product of their "Irish String" campaign.