Where to place your dehumidifier to dry clothes twice as fast
A CONSUMER expert has shared the easiest way to get laundry dry and save you money.
As the cold weather continues, laundry takes days to dry properly and often leaves a musty smell in the house.
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Happy, Which one? experts have revealed how to fix the problem once and for all without turning on your dryer.
Many people have now invested in dehumidifiers to help them get through the winter.
This handy gadget can dry your laundry quickly and costs less than running the dryer, and can also put an end to condensation and mold in your home.
But the consumer experts have revealed that you need to place the clothes in a certain position if you want clothes to dry in no time.
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On social media they said: ‘Hang your wet laundry inside and put the dehumidifier underneath next to it.
We tried this on two identical washes, with and without a dehumidifier, and the verdict on using a dehumidifier cut drying time by almost half.”
What’s more, is that the Which? Experts discovered that the dehumidifier sucked about two liters of water from the air.
If you place the dehumidifier directly next to the drying rack, it will absorb the excess moisture.
You should also pay attention to which room you dry the laundry in, as this can cause mold.
Laundry experts at In The Wash said: “Keeping damp-filled laundry in your living areas not only promotes mold and damp, it can also lead to respiratory problems, and wet laundry can also be a bit smelly.
“The bedroom is one of the rooms where you spend the most time.
“Given that wet laundry promotes mold growth, moisture and potential health problems, it’s better to keep it out of a room where you spend a lot of time.”
One person wrote: “We use one to help dry laundry. It works great!”
Another commented: “I absolutely 100% recommend a dehumidifier to anyone looking for one.”
Even more winter washing tips
Tackling winter laundry can be a challenge, but these helpful tips can help you stay on top of it:
- Use a dehumidifier: Place a dehumidifier in your drying room to speed up the drying process and prevent moisture.
- Spin cycle boost: Run an extra spin cycle on your washing machine to remove excess water from clothes, which will reduce drying time.
- Indoor drying rack: Invest in a good quality indoor drying rack and place it near a radiator or in a well-ventilated area.
- Tumble dryer balls: Add dryer balls to your dryer to help clothes dry faster and reduce static cling.
- Space saving hangers: Use space-saving hangers or a retractable clothesline to maximize indoor drying space.
- Microfiber towels: Place microfiber cloths over your drying rack to absorb extra moisture from hanging clothes.
- Partly dry outside: Hang the clothes outside on dry days before bringing them inside to dry.
These hacks can help you keep your laundry routine efficient and your clothes fresh, even during the colder months.
“I hate drying laundry indoors but this reduces the time the clothes hang,” wrote a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “I have a big Ikea wardrobe with rails in it, I put my wet clothes on the dehumidifier, push the doors too and go away for a few hours. So much better than hanging chandeliers and clothes. throughout the house.
Someone else added: “It’s a pain sharing your house with wet washing all winter, the dehumidifier is a game changer, the physical warmth in the room improves as the moisture is removed from the clothes, I love mine .”
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