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Why we dry clothes by sunlight
These are the reasons why Chinese people dry clothes outside by sunlight: first, we believe that sunlight has a special power to kill bacteria and germs. This method makes clothes smell fresh and feel clean; and that's the reason why some Chinese families have drying machines, but never use them.
The second reason is technical. I think people still have doubts about those multifunctional machines, they seem more likely to have problems. So a washing machine with no drying function is simple and convenient.
The last reason is economical. The price of a good brand of washing machine with a drying function in China is more than $800. Considering the income levels of most Chinese workers, multifunctional washers and driers may waste too much water and power, increasing costs for families. It may not be a smart choice for household's on a budget since the sunlight is free.
But things are changing. For instance, Shanghai has approximately 120 days of rain each year, and recently the weather is getting even more complicated with more and more days that you can't predict if the weather will be cloudy or smoggy. We may need those dry machines in the future whether we like them or not.
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