1. Only wash full loads of laundry.  It takes the same amount of electricity to wash a full load as a smaller one so why not make full use of that electricity.

2. And here is a little trick for when you forget to switch that last load of laundry before you go to bed.  Because you know it is going to have that stinky odor in the morning.  Put ½ cup of vinegar in it and run it through the rinse cycle again.  It will get that odor right out.

3. You could also make your own stain remover.  I make mine using 1 ½ tbsp. homemade detergent, and hot water.  I just use an old shout sprayer.  Apply to stain and work in with a soft bristle tooth brush.  Other things you could use for stains are: hydrogen peroxide, castile soap, fels naphta soap, plain vinegar.

4. You can also make your own spray starch by using 2 tbsp. of cornstarch mixed with 1 pint of water.  Put in a spray bottle and shake well with each use.

 Be sure to check out the other frugal tips at Biblical Womanhood.