Mrs Hinch fans swear by hack to dry clothes without a tumble dryer
THE unpleasant odor that lingers on clothes dried indoors can be avoided by using a simple trick.
Homeowners who don’t have a clothes dryer are raving about the “genius” hack.
From unpredictable fall weather to a lack of space for a large appliance, drying clothes on racks indoors is a necessity for many people this time of year.
Scented fabric softeners and powders can’t always mask the musky odor that comes with using an airer.
However, members of Facebook’s Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks group have shared their clever solution.
Charlotte Holland sparked the debate by admitting that she had struggled to prevent her clothes from emitting an unwanted odor.
“What’s the best way to dry clothes without a dryer, please?” she asked.
“I always find the clothes smell terribly when I put them on the radiators/small clothes dryer.
“The laundry column is like a mountain at the nurse’s office, so all answers are greatly appreciated.”
Several comments on the post advised Charlotte to use a dehumidifier in addition to her airer.
“A dehumidifier placed in front of the clothes rack works best. Game changer,” said one.
“We use a dehumidifier next to our clothes rack and it’s genius,” said another.
“If you have a small bedroom or utility room, you can put them together and close the door. I find that two loads on a drying rack dries faster and doesn’t stink.
“You can wash in the morning and put everything away smelling fresh in the evening.”
A third said the hack is more effective than putting wet clothes from the washing machine directly on the radiator.
“It is not good to take clothes directly from the washing machine to the radiator,” they said.
“It would be worth investing in a dehumidifier, it dries clothes quickly and put them on a drying rack next to it.”
According to HealthlineDehumidifiers are designed to reduce moisture in the home.
It may be worth investing in the gadget if freshly washed clothes smell “damp or moldy” and there is a lingering damp smell in the house.
They can also be beneficial to health by reducing the presence of allergens and irritants.
How do you get your laundry dry when it’s raining outside?
Dealing with the British weather is not ideal when it comes to getting clothes dry outside. But fear not: if it rains, there are a few tips you can try to get your laundry dry indoors.
Curtain poles
If you hang your clothes on hangers to dry, you can then hang the clothes on a curtain rod. This is an effective hack, but it’s important to make sure you also have a window open to promote ventilation and prevent mold from forming.
Chandeliers
There are a whole range of airers on the market, but the popularity of heated airers has risen dramatically in recent months. Many people swear by using a heated drying rack to dry clothes quickly and evenly, without adding to the energy bill of using a tumble dryer.
Dehumidifiers
Although the main purpose of a dehumidifier, as the name suggests, is to reduce the humidity in the room, they also work great for getting clothes dry. Many of the small machines even have a wash setting. And again, using a dehumidifier is also inexpensive because they are very energy efficient.
Radiator cocoon
If you have the heating on, 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 position the other end so that it completely envelops the ventilation grille. This makes your clothes dry faster, because the warm air stays in the cocoon, instead of it all escaping.
Turn it
The majority of washing machine cycles end with a spin cycle, but you can always give your laundry an extra spin before taking it out to remove as much moisture as possible before hanging it up. It’s a hack that many people swear by when it comes to drying clothes indoors.
The dehumidifier hack comes after members of the Facebook group rushed to purchase an item that speeds up the drying time of clothes without a clothes dryer.
Dunelm’s 800W pod, which costs £55, has a “convenient 3-hour timer for customizable drying cycles”.
According to one Mrs Hinch fan, the heating device costs “about 25 cents an hour” to dry a large load of laundry.
She described it as a ‘game changer’ after being impressed by the quick and affordable way to dry clothes.