March 14, 2009 ANNOUNCEMENT: We have a winner! Congratulations to Randy B of Oklahoma. Thanks to everyone for entering. Check our home page (right hand column) for our next Great Green Giveaway.
ORIGINAL POST:
Green lifestyle company Gaiam is sponsoring this Great Green Giveaway. One lucky winner will be able to dry their threads powered by the sun and wind. How cool is that? Save money, save the planet and save your threads.
Retro meets cool eco style. I love keeping a green household and drying my laundry off-grid. If you don’t have a yard, but know someone who does – it makes a great gift. Remember, mother’s day and father’s day are coming up.
The easy-to-assemble, folding Umbrella Clothes Dryer allows for easy clothes hanging. Height adjusts from 4 feet to 6 feet. Polished aluminum post fits into permanent ground box. Arms are galvanized steel.
Prize valued at $169 (plus free shipping, anywhere in the U.S.)
To Enter this Random Drawing, simply:
Visit gaiam.com. Then leave a comment on this post, telling us why you like the Umbrella Dryer, and how it suits your lifestyle.
Add the following address to your email address book:
m at AlternativeConsumer.com. (*one entry per person)
One lucky winner will be selected in our Random Drawing, and notified by email on Friday, March 13 at approximately 6p (ET). Winner has 24 hours to claim their prize, or offer is null and void. Winner’s name will also be included on this post.
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I love that it folds down..we are trying to save electricity so this would be nice to have!
the umbrella hanger would be an awesome way to help the environment, save space, and look great!
nice!
We had an umbrella dryer when I was a kid – it could be merely nostalgia, but I ADORE the smell of clothes that have been dried outdoors! I’d LOVE to win this!
I like this because it doesn’t have to have several poles like a traditional clothes line. Clothes are so much fresher smelling when they’re dried by the sun and wind. I remember my Mom putting clothes outside even in the winter sometimes. They dont’t dry as well, but you’d be surprised!
Thanks for the contest!
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I like that this dryer rotates-I have always hung my laundry in nice weather. Thank you!
We are trying hard to lower our power usage–both electric and gas. This would fit into our small yard and help us dry clothes naturally.
my clothes have been ruined by the inconsistencies of dryers at local laundromats, so with a summer shopping trip coming, i want to take care of the few good clothes i have…and save some energy, too!
I used to have one of these when I lived down south. They make it so you can put several loads in a small space.
Wow I would love to win this. It would remind me so much of my childhood. Thank you for this opportunity!
This would be so nice to have to hang my clothes outside. It would help with my electric bill.
I love this clothes dryer because it doesn’t take up too much room in the backyard and will save a lot of money in drying clothes. Would love to win. Thanks.
This is great because not only does it use NO energy to dry your clothing, but it saves wear and tear.
I love this. We don’t have room to string a traditional clothesline. I’ve been trying to figure out what we could use as a substitute.
When I was young my mother used on of these.
I don’t like electric dryers due to the fire hazards and wasteful energy to run them.
I have the perfect spot in the yard for one of these!
It reminds me of when I was a kid and we did not have a clothes dryer and had to hang clothes everyday on the clothesline. Happy memories of the summer. I still love to fold clothes.
I didnt know these were called umbrella dryers.
I had a clothes line, but this would be even better since it covers a smaller area. Freshly
dried sheets are wonderful.
I grew up with a umbrella dryer and it is better than any electric dryer you could ever buy. I love the way your clothes smell so fresh and clean from drying in the warm sun and fresh air. It is so eco friendly and a wonderful way to keep your electric bill down and your clothes smelling so good.
I would love to have this!
I like this because it sves on my already high gas bill and allows my clothes to smell ” dried in the sun” fresh.
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Love it!
Great energy saving device.
I love the adjustability of it. I’m short and hubby is tall so it would serve us both.
We all have one of these in New Zealand, so I was surprised that nobody I know here in America does! I think they’re way better than an electric one, except when the neighbours have a fire and the smoke blows over and makes your clothes smell, lol.
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wow ty 4 the entry for the nice win:)
Had an air dry umbrella a few years ago until it decayed due to the elements.
Drying outdoors leaves clothes with a natural ordor, though clothes wrinkle more, requiring ironing.
I like the Umbrella Clothes Dryer because during the spring and summer months I constantly dry clothes outside and I could really use a new clothesline like the Umbrella Clothes Dryer. The clothesline in home’s backyard now is not the sturdiest in the world. I’m always afraid it is going to fall over. That’s why winning the Umbrella Clothes Dryer would help me out so much. The Umbrella Clothes Dryer would actually be sturdy and I wouldn’t have to worry about it falling over. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.
I always hang my clothes when it is warm out
I am very frugal by nature, and I would love to have a clothesline that would actually fit in my back yard and help us save money!
With spring approaching us…I love to hang my clothes out to dry in the fresh air. I hope I win!
This is so much better than my traditional clothes line. I love drying my clothes outside – it saves us a lot of money.
I love to hang my linens out to dry. There’s nothing like the smell of freshly air-dried fabrics. Thanks! :)
It’s nice to have an alternative method for drying clothes, and great for nice, sunny days. It looks just like the one my mother used to have.
This is a tremendous dryer for clothes. I have been using an old wobbly wood stand for years. This would be such a major upgrade. And it is terribly environmentally friendly!
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I have the yard for it and if I won I would use my dryer less. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway
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We are getting older and still love to hang our clothes on the line, but our clothesline, like us, is really aging and not very sturdy. An umbrella clothes dryer would be so perfect. I’d love to win it.
Best way to begin spring and a good way to be in the eco-green
I am always trying to save money and be more green. I have actually been looking for something like this !! I use the little indoor ones that keep collapsing on me !! lol
I love the smell of sun dried laundry.
In the warm weather, I don’t use the dryer at all and this is much better than the string I put up.
This looks like the one my husband broke when he was taking a tree down and forgot to put the umbrella dryer away first. I would really like to win this as a replacement for that one. It was excellent!
This would be great to have for drying clothes in the summer and hanging swim suits and towels up to dry.
This would be great. Tired of trying to keep the old clothesline tight.
It will keep me from pulling and tugging on the rope all the time.
Thank you
Air dryiing clothes makes them smell so good and is better for the environment.
WoW, just from towels and blue jeans alone you don’t know what a load this would take off our dryer. I’ve always loved the smell and feel of clothes sun dried. We have just the place where this would be the perfect fit. A long clothes line didn’t’ work well for us.
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