Shoppers rave about 85p purchase that ‘dries clothes faster than tumble drying’
Now that the warm days of air drying your laundry are likely over, many of us are looking for cost-effective alternatives to the tumble dryer.
While this is a fantastic way to dry your laundry, some dryers can cost you as much as £1.76 per wash. And this can quickly add up over time.
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There are many ways to dry your laundry during the colder winter months, such as hanging wet clothes indoors.
Not only does this method take forever, but it is also not recommended by experts due to the potential increase in humidity in the home, which can lead to mold and moisture problems.
In addition, it can cause your clothes to give off an unpleasant odor.
Luckily, the clever fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch have come up with an easy – and wallet-friendly – solution.
Go to the Facebook page Mrs Hinch made me do thisone social media user shared: “I use a drying rack with a dehumidifier, it dries faster than my tumble dryer.”
Another agreed: “I swear by my dehumidifier.
Hang the laundry in the utility room, close the door and the laundry will be dry within four hours.
A third joined in the conversation: “Couldn’t live without it [my dehumidifier]. It’s scary how much water that costs.
“No more moisture problems and our clothes are dry at night.”
Just as a clothes dryer removes moisture from clothes, a dehumidifier removes moisture from the air by drawing in warm, moist air and blowing drier air back into the room.
At the same time, the condensation water is collected in a reservoir, which you can then empty when it is full.
There is a wide range of dehumidifiers to suit all budgets, but if you are looking for a cheaper option, you may want to check out online giant Amazon.
The price for an affordable pack of ten is £8.49 and the indoor dehumidifiers cost just over 80p each. What’s more, this bargain hunter has over a thousand positive reviews.
This handy appliance not only helps you dry your laundry, but also prevents moisture, mold, mildew and condensation. It also removes unpleasant odors from your home.
How do I calculate my energy bill?
BELOW we explain how you can calculate your energy bill yourself.
To calculate how much you pay for your energy bill, you need to calculate your unit rate for gas and electricity and the fixed costs for each type of fuel.
The unit rate is usually shown on your bill in p/kWh. The fixed rate is a daily rate that you pay 365 days a year, regardless of whether you use gas or electricity.
Next, you must record your own annual energy consumption based on a previous bill.
Once you have this information, you can calculate your gas and electricity costs separately.
Multiply your consumption in kWh by the unit price in p/kWh for the fuel type in question. This will give you your consumption costs.
Then multiply the fixed costs by 365 and add this number to your consumption totals. This will give you your annual costs.
Divide this amount by 12 to determine how much you have to pay each month from April 1.
According to the retailer, buyers can use this dehumidifier almost anywhere: in their wardrobe, caravan, kitchen cupboards and even on the boat.
With an impressive 4.3-star rating, it’s not hard to see why Amazon customers are loving this budget find, especially now that winter is just around the corner.
A happy customer said: ”I normally buy these from Poundstretcher but this product is really worth it and it absorbs well. I would buy more.”
A second one joined in the conversation: “These are really good dehumidifiers. I was amazed. I definitely recommend them and will buy them again.”
Someone else wrote: ”I couldn’t believe how big the dehumidifier crystal packs were, there were 10 in there.
“Such great quality and very cheap, thank you.”
While the reviews were mostly positive, there was also criticism from buyers who were disappointed with the size of the product.
”When I bought these traps I didn’t realize how small they were. They were effective but didn’t last long before I had to order the larger ones,” one reviewer said.
Another warned: “These are really bad absorbents, hardly catch any water and the windows get really wet every morning. I’ve never had them this bad before.”
