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I’m a laundry expert and here’s why you SHOULD be drying your clothes outside in the winter
DRYING our clothes in the winter can be tough – there are fewer options and the colder temperatures make it that little bit harder.
So it’s understandable that most of us put damp clothes straight from the washing machine and onto our warm radiators.
But now one expert has revealed that we don’t need to do that because we can still hang our washing out on the lines in the colder months.
If you thought you couldn’t dry your clothes outside in the winter, you’re not alone.
According to laundry expert Sarah Dempsey, it’s one of the most common misconceptions.
And she told how hanging your clothes outside in the colder months can actually be more effective than doing so in summer.
Sarah even revealed that heat isn’t the most important thing when it comes to drying clothes.
She also explained that air-drying your clothes is a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to the tumble dryer, saving you money on your energy bills.
And it will even but it’ll also extend the life of your clothes, with a tumble dryer being the enemy for many knit materials.
She said: “While heat is a very helpful tool for drying clothes, it’s not the only factor that goes into drying clothes.
“High levels of humidity in the air can result in longer drying time so, in some cases, you may find that your clothes dry much more quickly on a cold winter’s day than they would on a humid summer day.
“Solar radiation is the most effective method of evaporating the moisture in your clothes.
“Where possible, hang your clothes out in the sunshine for the best method of drying.
“When hanging your clothes outside, you’ll find that wind can even further speed up the drying process.
“Wind can also help with getting the creases out of your clothes.”
Sarah, from MyJobQuote.co.uk, partnered up with Joules to reveal what we can do to make our clothes last longer.
Kimberly Royle, Buying and Sourcing Director at Joules, said: “It may sound simple, but when washing more delicate items of clothing, avoid bundling them into the washing machine with everything else.
“Taking extra care of clothing is essential to ensure it maintains its longevity, quality, and appearance.
“Take a quick look at the care label to prevent any unnecessary wear and tear as well as fading and fabric damage.
“Make sure you wash your knitted cardigans and jumpers at the correct temperature to prevent shrinking.
“For example, have you got a raincoat in need of a little TLC?
“Washing a raincoat by hand can prevent damage to the outer layer, ensuring that it will last for years to come.”
Five top tips for air drying your clothes
SARAH and Kimberly have shared their top five tips for air drying your clothes
1. Invest in a good clothes airer
“The best way to dry your clothes quickly in the home is using a good quality clothes airer.
“During the winter, heated clothes airers are a great option, especially for homes that tend to remain quite cold.
“It’s best to place your clothes airer in a low-traffic room and ensure there is plenty of ventilation to prevent damp.
“Wall-mounted drying racks are great options as they don’t take up any floor space and can be folded away.
“A retractable clothesline is another option that may work well, as this can be pulled back and put away when it’s not in use.”
2. Use an extra spin
“Give your laundry an extra spin at the end of the cycle to extract some of the surplus dampness and water.
“When you remove the washing from the machine, give it a good shake for the best aeration.
“This will help your clothes dry much more quickly.”
3. Hang delicate items
“You should hang delicate items such as shirts and camisoles on coat hangers off the drying rack.
This will allow more clothes to dry at once and will allow these items to dry as crease-free as possible.
“Once they are fully dry, you can then put them straight into your wardrobe, making washing easier and more convenient.”
4. Hang clothes immediately
“You should avoid leaving your clothes in the laundry basket or washing machine.
“This can cause them to smell and may result in mould growth. Instead, you should hang your clothes on a clothes airer as soon as the cycle is finished.”
5. Hang outside
“During the summer months, the best way to dry your clothes is on a clothesline in the garden.
“If this isn’t possible, you can place a clothes airer outside to help your clothes dry quicker and to prevent too much moisture from building up in your home.”
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EVERTON’S prospective new owners have committed to giving Sean Dyche significant transfer funds in January.
Friedkin Group representatives held talks with Toffees’ sporting director Kevin Thelwell since the £500million takeover deal was revealed last week.
The American investment group, who also own Italian side Roma, are understood to have provided assurances that cash will be available for boss Dyche.
And Everton are hopeful the Friedkin Group’s takeover will be approved by the Prem before Christmas.
The Merseyside outfit have no short-term funding problems as they have received most of their Premier League TV money for the season up front.
But a prompt takeover would give them extra spending power in January.
The Friedkin Group spent heavily at Roma and indicated they are willing to provide similar backing to Everton, as long as the club remain within the Premier League’s PSR limits.
The new owners are also committed to investing in Everton’s non-football departments and increasing the size of their executive team.
Everton were docked points twice last season after being found guilty of overspending.
But the club are confident they will not face charges for last term and have room to sign players in January’s window.
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There is one outstanding issue relating to the previous case, with the Premier League claiming Everton’s PSR breach for the 2022-23 season was £6.5m higher than the £16m overspend the club admitted to.
The Prem is alleging the breach was much higher as interest payments related to the club’s new stadium were not included in Everton’s spending and could charge them again.
Meanwhile, incoming TFG will look to clean up the club’s balance sheet and cut debt of about £600m.
They will also oversee the opening of the Merseysiders’ new 52,888-seater stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock which will be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season.
Watch Chelsea icon Frank Lampard leave Amazon Prime Video pundits stunned with brutal put down of Arsenal pair
FRANK LAMPARD has issued a savage live TV putdown of Arsenal stars William Saliba and Gabriel.
The Chelsea legend had no time for a comparison made by host Gabby Logan ahead of the Gunners clash with PSG.
Frank Lampard quickly shuts down comparisons between Gabriel and Saliba and a legendary Chelsea partnership
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Lampard, working as a pundit for Amazon, was watching the warm-ups ahead of the Champions League showdown.
Host Logan focused on Saliba and Gabriel, who are forming a formidable partnership for Arsenal at the back this season.
Addressing Lampard, Logan said: “Chelsea of course, on your way to European success, relied on the partnership between Ricardo Carvalho and John Terry.
“Are [Saliba and Gabriel] comparable?”
Lampard, who won the Champions League alongside Carvalho and Terry, pulled no punches with his response.
He hit back: “No! Not yet. If they go and win two, three Premier Leagues and a Champions League, maybe you can compare them.
“I’m not putting them down. They are young, fantastic players improving all the time.”
To a loud laugh from co-pundit Micah Richards, he added: “Win some stuff, boys. Then you can get in that conversation.”
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One fan responded to the clip: “And Lampard is absolutely spot on.”
Another said: “Let him cook.”
While a third argued: “Anyone with a brain shuts down this ridiculous comparison.”
Earlier in the Amazon broadcast, Logan was forced to apologise after a huge scheduling blunder.
Arsenal fans were left seething after Prime Video suffered a big error.
The beginning of the preview show had been billed as 6.30pm.
But as the clock struck the designated time, the build-up did not start.
Coverage didn’t start until 7pm, with Gabby forced into a grovelling apology.
She said: “Apologies, we are a little later than planned.”
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