Laundry

 In Brazil people wash their clothes differently than in the USA. They wash their clothes either in a washing machine or in a sink made specially for washing clothes. They use soap and fabric softener just like the USA, but they are very water conscious and use the lest amount of water as possible. They are very conscious about everything they consume, from water, to food, to electricity, I think it is because everything is more expensive here (utilities wise) and also because they are so connected to their environment so they are more aware of their effect on their surrounds and want to preserve the paradise they live in. In order to save electricity, it is very rare to see dryers here for clothing, most people hand their clothes up to dry on lines like this one. It is very common for houses, apartments, and condos to have lines like these built in to the laundry room. It is kind of fun to hang up your clothes for them to dry, but the only thing is you have to hide your underwear and bras between your other clothing... hahah.