There’s nothing more satisfying than freshly washed clothes . Especially when they have been drying in the summer breeze. But how do you get cloth dry in the winter?
When the winter weather forces us to dry the laundry indoors it can often be a bit of a pain, especially if you don’t own a tumble dryer and your space for drying cloth is limited.
If you have a tumble dryer, lucky you. This is ideal for winter drying. But what if you don’t have a tumble dryer?
For you there are some nifty tips and tricks for drying clothes in winter!
Before washing
There are a few things you can do before you even load the washing machine to help with drying times.
Check the weather and make sure to choose days that are dry and breezy with some sun for laundry.
Try washing light weight clothing items together as they will dry faster. And keep heavier items together to dry on sunnier, breezy days.
Don’t overfill your washing machine. This leaves more space for the laundry to move around during the spin cycle, getting them dryer. Add an extra spin cycle the end of your wash to remove excess water.
Time to dry
Hang clothes on a dryer rack and find the best spot to place it.
Clothes line to air dry clothes inside home if you have reserved some space for drying your clothes inside the house, then hang your clothes on the clothesline, which is tied between two nails/ pegs on the wall. This is the first and very simple option.
Ceiling clothes drying rack
Ceiling clothes drying racks are most popular in apartments or flats and are mostly placed in the balcony due to the lack of space.
Foldable clothes drying rack
Foldable clothes drying rack is very useful and provides an easy and hassle – free solution for air drying clothes indoors even if you have a small home.
Window grill
The best option to dry your clothes indoor is to hang them on the window covered with the grill.
Staircase railing
A long staircase also provides a suitable and practical place for drying clothes indoors.
Ladder
The crude simple option for drying clothes indoors is the ladder. You can easily dry your clothes on the ladder as per your needs.
Plastic round peg hanger
Drying clothes on a plastic round peg hanger is the best option for small cloth like hanky, towels, socks, etc. It is most suitable for drying clothes of small kids.
Under the fan
People also use fan for drying clothes indoors if necessary.
Great drying spots
Utility rooms, bathrooms, kitchen rooms which are designed with water in mind. Next to a window which gets lots of sunlight is ideal.
Radiators ?
It’s best to avoid hanging clothes over radiators where possible, as it can cause condensation and damp in your home. Open a window to help remove moisture from your home . Use a dehumidifier to extract excess water in the air.
Drying tip
Shake your clothes every few hours to mimic a breeze and dry your clothes faster.
By following the methods, drying clothes indoors will be easier for you. Happy drying.
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