Genius method to dry laundry faster during Ireland's wet and cold winter
Stock image(Image: Yiu Yu Hoi/Getty)With chillier and damper conditions now settling in, getting washing dried outdoors on the line is becoming more challenging. For households without tumble dryers, getting laundry dried quickly during winter months becomes a struggle we face every year.However, a community of home enthusiasts on social media previously shared their brilliant money-saving technique for rapidly drying clothes indoors without switching on radiators or relying on a tumble dryer.Writing in a Facebook group called 'Mrs Hinch Made Me Do It', named after the British cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch, one member on the platform commented: "I use a clothes airer with a dehumidifier, it dries faster than my tumble dryer".Someone else chimed in: "I swear by my dehumidifier. Hang the clothes in the utility room, shut the door and a load is dry in four hours.".A third member posted: "Wouldn't be without [my dehumidifier]. Scary how much water it takes. No damp problems anymore and our clothes are dry overnight".Another handy trick for drying garments is to set the washing machine to a high or double spin cycle, or even programme an additional spin at the conclusion.This helps eliminate surplus moisture from clothing which can otherwise make the drying process drag on considerably.However, for households that do own a tumble dryer, simply adding a towel alongside your damp laundry can maximise your appliance's efficiency. A savvy user suggested: "If you want to make your tumble dryer work quicker and use less electricity then put a towel in with a wet load, leave it in for 15-20 minutes and then remove it.Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
