Those living in a small home will know the struggle of trying to make enough space for everything. Particularly when it comes to drying laundry in the winter.
However, one person has asked for advice on how they get their clothes dry with “limited space”.
Posting on parenting forum Mumsnet, the individual said: “Any ideas for drying laundry very fast and with limited space?”
The post continued: “I cannot have a tumble dryer. I do not have space for an airer. I cannot spread my laundry due to limited space.
“The place is not sunny or airy. I can only put my laundry in a basket or something and need to dry it there.”
People took to the forum to share their frustration after having gone through similar situations. One person suggested getting a dehumidifier and said: “A smaller space like a small room or cupboard works best.
“However, no wet clothes will dry if they’re in a basket; air needs to move between them.”
Another posted: “If you have a bathtub or a shower with a shower rail, hang your laundry on hangers on the rail.
“Buy a dehumidifier (approx £140), which will dry your clothes in a couple of hours at a very inexpensive rate, plus it will dry your home and therefore heat it up.”
A third said: “My airer sits in the bath. I plug the dehumidifier into a power socket on the landing, and the cable is long enough to wheel it into the bathroom.”
Meanwhile, other users recommended going to a local launderette to get their washing done.
Someone said: “That would be your best option. If you don’t have that option, then do a second spin when the wash cycle is finished.”
Another suggested: “Hang T-shirts, skirts, etc., on hangers and hang them in doorways. You can iron clothes when they are still a bit damp.”
Those who are tempted to place a dehumidifier in the bathroom may want to be aware of safety concerns.
The electrical item is great for reducing moisture in the air and drying clothes quickly but they can be a hazard, especially when placing the dehumidifier near the bath or shower where water is.
People should make sure the dehumidifier’s power cable is away from wet areas and somewhere it is easily visible to avoid tripping over it.
