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With laundry a regular task in many households, saving money on the chore may be at the forefront of many people’s minds. John Stirzaker from NetVoucherCodes said: “For many families, the

laundry can be costly but there are actually a lot of ways to reduce the cost of your laundry. “Small changes like using dryer balls and selecting quick options are actually really effective

in the long run and you won’t notice any difference in the quality of your clothes and how they’re cleaned. “One of the biggest things is washing your clothes at off-peak times. Off-peak

times are when less people across the UK will be using energy in their homes. Think really early in the morning or late evening after 7pm or 8pm. “It’s not always possible to do this but if

you can it will definitely save you some cash.” 1. MAKE SURE YOU’RE WASHING FULL LOADS Waiting until you have enough dirty laundry to fill the washing machine up is a great way to save

money. READ MORE: NINE ‘CHEAP BUT CLEVER’ IMPROVEMENTS TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME The filter is often positioned at the front of the drum in the door opening and is easily lifted out and

wiped. Lint can be wiped away with a damp cloth or can be vacuumed away to ensure the appliance is working effectively. 6. USE DRYER BALLS OR TENNIS BALLS John added: “It’s worth buying some

dryer balls which help separate clothes in a drying cycle, allowing more air flow between them. “This means they’re able to be dried quicker and uses less energy which will cost you less

money.” Dryer balls or tennis balls also stop clothing, bedding or towels from getting tangled in one another. 7. LOOK FOR A QUICK WASH OPTION A lot of modern machines will have a quick wash

option, suitable for most washes, unless the clothes are heavily stained. The expert said this will wash clothing in less time, which means using less energy. Britons can also opt to wash

their clothes on a cooler wash as most detergents will work effectively at 30C.