We use an outdoor clothesline too, though not so much in the winter when clothes simply freeze solid and have to be brought indoors anyway. In winter we use the collapsible wooden rack which will sit comforably in the kitchen or bathroom. The gas dryer works well but we try to use it as little as possible.

We also use half or less of the recommended laundry soap with no noticable difference, and always wash in cold water.

We don't use a dry-cleaning service often. I don't ever, but the rest of the family does maybe once a year or less. An old friend in the business wouldn't survive in my reality.

Peace, Mooh.