I'm a green queen, but I've always been surprisingly complacent about the cost and environmental impact of my laundry. After learning how harmful the chemicals in detergents and softeners are, I examined my laundry habits and was pleased as punch to find that I could be much greener and save a bunch of money in the process.

And don't forget to clean the machine!

Keep your washer door open after each load!

1. Need to wash your jeans? Don't.