MUMS have revealed the five genius ways to dry clothes indoors this winter.
The dreaded sight of soggy clothes draped over every radiator is a grim reality for many households as approaches.
Mums have revealed the best hacks to drying clothes indoors
With stubbornly high and the threat of damp causing nasty black mould, getting laundry dry is a nightmare.
But now, savvy mums on the online network, Mumsnet , have shared their game-changing secrets to get clothes dry indoors, without breaking the bank.
Here are five of their top-rated .
1. GET A DEHUMIDIFIER
First on the list for many is a dehumidifier, with mums calling it an “ultimate game-changer”.
The works by sucking the excess moisture that evaporates from wet clothes straight out of the air.
This not only helps laundry dry in a fraction of the time but also stops from building up on windows and walls.
For super-fast results, Mumsnet users recommend placing the dehumidifier to a heated airer and covering the whole thing with a bedsheet.
This method can dry a full load in just four hours.
2. USE THE EXTRA SPIN
A simple trick involves the itself.
Before the clothes even come out of the drum, mums swear by putting the load through a second, extra spin cycle.
This wrings out a surprising amount of excess water, slashing the time needed for items to air-dry.
A good shake afterwards is all that’s needed to from forming.
3. CREATE AIRFLOW
Cramming an airer full of wet washing is a huge mistake, as it traps moisture and slows drying to a crawl.
The key is good airflow, and mums have some brilliant, free tips to achieve it.
They advise leaving a clear gap between every item on the airer and using coat hangers for things like shirts and tops, which can then be over doors or curtain rails.
Another top tip is aiming a simple at the airer to create a drying breeze.
4. USE TARGETED HEAT
Instead of blasting the central heating and wasting cash warming the whole house, parents are using .
Heated clothes airers and heated towel rails are a popular choice as they but direct warmth exactly where it’s needed.
One mum on the forum said: “Clothes pushed through the bars of our heated towel rail dry quickly.”
5. THINK VERTICAL
For anyone , a “pulley maid” is the perfect solution.
These old-school pulley systems are fixed to the ceiling and can be easily raised and lowered.
The airer is hoisted up into the warmest part of the room, as heat naturally rises, getting the up and out of the way while it dries.
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More winter laundry tips
Tackling laundry in the winter can be a challenge, but these handy tips can help you stay on top of it:
- Use a Dehumidifier: Place a dehumidifier in your drying area to speed up the drying process and prevent dampness.
- Spin Cycle Boost: Run an extra spin cycle on your washing machine to remove excess water from clothes, reducing drying time.
- Indoor Drying Rack: Invest in a good-quality indoor drying rack and position it near a radiator or in a well-ventilated room.
- Tumble Dryer Balls: Add tumble dryer balls to your dryer to help clothes dry faster and reduce static cling.
- Space-Saving Hangers: Use space-saving hangers or a retractable washing line to maximise indoor drying space.
- Microfibre Towels: Lay microfibre towels over your drying rack to absorb extra moisture from hanging clothes.
- Partially Dry Outside: On dry days, hang clothes outside for a short period before bringing them in to finish drying.
These hacks can help you keep your laundry routine efficient and your clothes fresh, even during the colder months.
