AS the colder autumn and winter weather begins to set it, drying your laundry can seem like an impossible mission.
the warm summer days have faded away and so has our chance to hang the wet washing outdoors – but luckily, one savvy decluttering whizz has come to rescue with the ultimate trick.
Taking to Instagram, social media user Nicola Lewis shared a lesser-known button on your washing machine that can seriously up the drying the process.
According to Nicola – better known as That Girl Can Organise – explained that setting the appliance to ”Drum/Spin” can really help when it comes to washing your garments.
Urging fellow Brits to not sleep on this special function, Nicole raved over the button in the video and said: ”Double spin your laundry!
”Your clothes will come out much drier allowing them to dry quicker.”
Despite what many may assume, this setting does not submerge the items in more water – instead, it gives them a double-spin that will dry out as much water as possible.
”Always give your clothes a quick shake before hanging to dry to remove any creases.”
Other pro tips the savvy pro, from Essex, swore by when the weather is too gloomy and wet outside – or it’s winter – was using an airer alongside a dehumidifier.
“A dehumidifier will draw moisture from the air and dry your clothes quicker.
”If you don’t have a dehumidifier open a window and place the airer near natural light.”
If you’re cash-strapped – or simply don’t want to fork out a fortune – on the wet weather essential, shoppers have been raving over a small but mighty dehumidifier from Poundstretcher.
The bargain Fab Fresh buys were 89p, but are now just 59p, saving you a staggering 33% on the handy winter must-have.
The five-in-one action dehumidifiers absorb up to three times their own weight in water and are ideal for airers and wardrobes.
What’s more, not only will they help with the laundry drying process but also banish the musty smells this season – all for under a quid.
The purse-friendly high street bargain also improves air quality and tackles unpleasant odours too – and there are plenty of scents customers can choose from, such as rose, fresh linen and lavender.
Last but certainly not least, Nicola also advised using a fan to help circulate air – and in turn, speed up the drying process.
How can you get your washing dry when it's raining outside?
DEALING with the British weather isn't ideal when it comes to trying to get clothes dry outside. But fear not, if it's raining then there are a few hacks you can try to get your laundry dry inside the house.
Curtain poles
If you put your clothes on hangers to dry, you can then hang the clothes from a curtain pole. This is an effective hack, but it’s important to make sure you’ve got a window open too, to promote ventilation and avoid a build up of mould.
Airers
There are a whole host of airers on the market, but the popularity of heated airers have risen dramatically in recent months. Many people swear by using a heated airer to get clothes dry quickly and evenly, without racking up loads on the energy bill by using a tumble dryer.
Dehumidifiers
While the main point of a dehumidifier is, as the name suggests, to reduce humidity in the room, they also work a treat to get clothes dry. In fact, many of the little machines have a laundry setting on them. And once again, using a dehumidifier won’t break the bank either, as they’re very energy efficient.
Radiator cocoon
If you’ve got your heating on, then creating a cocoon with a fitted sheet and your radiator can be a game changer. Simply place one end of the fitted sheet over the radiator, and place the other end so it’s entirely engulfing the airer. This will dry your clothes quicker, by keeping the hot air inside the cocoon, rather than letting it all escape.
Spin it
The majority of washing machine cycles end with a spin, but you can always give your laundry an extra spin before taking it out, to remove as much moisture as possible before you hang it up. It’s a hack that loads of people swear by when it comes to drying clothes inside.
The savvy guru told her 198k followers: ”If you don’t have a dehumidifier open a window and place the airer near natural light.
”Introduce a fan to circulate cold air helping your clothes to dry faster and prevent mould.
”Any desktop fan can be used and its a lot cheaper than putting the heating on!”
Thanking Nicola for the simple yet effective trips, one Instagram user said: “We’ve just invested in a dehumidifier and it’s bloody amazing.”
Another said: “No more condensation on the windows and that battle with mould feels like a distant memory.”
A third chimed in: “Very pleased but don’t forget to double spin!”
