WITH winter approaching we all want to make sure we aren’t using too much electricity as prices surge.
And one money saving pro has shared her top tips to drying laundry quickly in the winter – even without a dehumidifier or tumble dryer.
Here’s how to get clothes dry without running up your electricity bill[/caption]
Instead of adding to your electricity bill, an indoors clothes horse to dry clothes is vital – but you need to use it properly.
Alice Beer said: “It’s all about air flow,” on a previous segment on ITV‘s This Morning.
she revealed the simple way to make sure they dry quickly was to hang small items at the bottom.
This would include socks, underwear and tights, whereas larger clothes should be placed at the top.
“We all put socks at the top,” Alice said. “[But] put small things at the bottom so the air can flow.”
The money saving expert also revealed hangers can be vital for drying clothes quickly.
She added: “Put everything you can on hangers, because then it’s going to be easier to iron, so more efficient, and also the air can flow all around the other things.
And while many of us want to speed up the drying time by placing clothes on radiators, Alice begged people not to do it.
“Don’t hang [clothes] on radiators… the direct heat can damage the fibres and, also, you’re stopping the warm air from circulating around,” she explained.
Another laundry tip is to make sure you put the spin cycle on the washing machine before taking out the wet clothes.
By putting it on an extra spin cycle you will ensure any excess water is removed from the clothes.
It’s also advised not to overload the clothes horse to ensure air flows through and makes the drying process quicker.
Plus, one home expert has shared how to get shoes dry again in no time if you get caught in the rain.
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.
She shared the five minute process that will leave them “bone dry.”
Anita began by untying the laces and taking the soles out of the runners.
She then rolled out a hand towel and stuffed it inside each of the shoes.
“Squeeze to get rid of as much moisture as possible and, to top it all off, stick the hair dryer in and give it an extra boost of heat,” she advised.
