Mum reveals a 7p trick to help clothes dry faster, even in a cold house
BRITISH people across Britain are currently experiencing a drop in temperatures.
And with the cost of energy prices rising, many are trying their best not to turn on the heating.
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But this can be a nightmare for families and singles when it comes to drying their clothes.
However, there are ways around this.
One homeowner took to the online forum Mumsnet to ask for advice after desperately trying to keep up with her laundry during the colder months.
The mother of three wrote: “So I won’t comment on energy prices.
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“But actually our house will be very cold this winter and the dryer is of course off limits.
“But with three children there is so much laundry. I have reduced the amount of laundry I wash to the maximum I can.
“But what I don’t know is how to dry it when our house is just as cold as outside.
“We have very limited space to dry outside. Half a load of space, not even enough to hang a single bed.
“It doesn’t get any sunlight during the day and it’s only good in summer, but I tried.
“We have two airers left under an open window to try to control the moisture.
“I’m sure I’m missing a trick and I really don’t want to smell damp all winter long. So tips?”
Many other parents rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One person in particular had a cheap hack that they said cost about 7 cents on their electric bill.
They recommended trying a heated airer which costs just £15, available from stores like Dunelm.
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The Mumsnet user further wrote: “I dry things on it and if it needs to be finished it doesn’t spend long in the dryer.
“They only use about 7 cents an hour to run.”
Others also had some recommendations for the mother.
One said: “Extra spin in the washing machine helps. We have a ceiling mounted drying rack on a pulley above the stairs.
“It will take a few more days to dry, but that doesn’t matter much because it holds a lot and doesn’t get in the way.
“I also run the extractor hood in the bathroom with the door open to the landing where the airer is, but all other doors are closed to let some of the moist air out.”
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.
