In other news, I gave my goosedown pillows a nice airing out in the cold yesterday, and I slept so well last night! The pillows had the scent of "winter" -- a fresh smell that is hard to describe... One that makes me think of #petrichlor, the scent of the rain on dry soil. Another smell is freshly washed, sun-dried bedsheets in the summer. No chemicals could capture the subtlety of those scents.
#NaturesScents #FreshScents #Snowwashing #Sundrying #Nature #SolarPunkSunday
"Even if you live where snow is rare, you can still take advantage of the fresh outdoor air to help freshen up fabrics in your home and closet.
" 'In many countries bedding is hung out to air regularly. Snow washing may give the same effect as a little shaking and UV exposure,' Kozen says."
#SolarPunkSunday #SnowWashing #UVExposure #ClothesFreshening #FreshAir #Clotheslines #Clothes
#SnowWashing Is Everywhere—Fabric Experts Explain When It Works and When It Doesn’t
From #rugs and #blankets to #sweaters, this old-world laundry trick can refresh fabrics without water or detergent. Experts break down how to reap the benefits—and when to skip it.
By Terri Robertson, Published: Jan 30, 2026
"I can barely scroll TikTok or Instagram these days without coming across a post about the latest laundry trend—snow washing, or #snötvätt in Swedish. This traditional cleaning method is sort of like taking your #wool clothing, blankets, and rugs to #MotherNature’s #DryCleaner.
"It’s free, completely natural, and nothing new to those who live in Nordic countries. Many knitters are hip to the process too. But everyone else might be wondering, does this really work?
"Enter Fran Kozen and Larissa Shepherd, experts in fiber science and apparel design at #CornellUniversity who are demystifying the trend—and as it turns out, it’s a really good one."
Learn more:
https://www.countryliving.com/home-maintenance/cleaning/a70203964/snow-washing-trend/
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/pJ5OV
#SolarPunkSunday #SnowWashing #SnowCleaning #Winter #Laundry #NaturesDryCleaning #WoolBlankets #WoolClothing
OTTAWA: Today, Bill C-42 successfully received Royal Assent, paving the way for Canada to have a publicly accessible registry that lists the ultimate beneficial owners of companies. Earlier last month, Senate members heard from the ‘End Snow-washing’ Coalition: Publish What You Pay Canada, Transpare
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