Washing and drying clothes is a monotonous task that all households must endure and it’s made even worse when the cold weather sets in. The autumn season is when temperatures start to drop, rain becomes more frequent and the darker nights set in, which are all bad news for getting your laundry done.
While some households will rely on the help of a tumble dryer during autumn and winter, these can be expensive to run and are a luxury not everyone can afford. As such, it means most have to rely on alternative methods instead and luckily there’s one cheap item that can help speed drying along. According to laundry experts, all you need to dry your clothes faster indoors is a coat hanger. These are a common item that most households should have access to and they can be particularly handy at this time of the year.
Most households will use a clothes airer to hang their clothes to dry indoors, but experts recommend putting items on a hanger first and then hanging it up to dry.
Using this method, clothes are able to hang freely instead of being bunched together which helps to increase airflow between your garments and effectively remove excess moisture much faster.
Experts at Lifestyle Clotheslines explain: “If you want your clothes to dry quickly, without creases or need for a tumble dryer, try some of these clever hanging tips!
“Hanging garments on hangers in an inverted position can speed up the drying process, doing so also helps keep them from stretching or wrinkling. Using coat hangers on a rack instead is also a smarter move if space is at a premium – this means less ironing time needed too!”
Some airers come with holes for hangers on the corners, but it’s also easy to just hang your clothes from the rungs. You should also be able to fit more of your clothes on the airer this way, but make sure you leave a couple of inches between each hanger to allow good airflow.
Laundry experts at Lenor said: “Use coat hangers. Hang delicate items such as camisoles and shirts on coat hangers off your airer or washing line to maximise space.
“It will handily ensure more clothes dry at once and as crease-free as possible. The bonus? Once completely dry, you can pop them straight in your wardrobe. Voila.”
It’s also recommended that rooms where clothes are put out to dry are kept well ventilated, so windows should be kept open to allow some airflow. This will help prevent dampness and mould from developing, plus a slight breeze will remove moisture from your clothes more quickly.