A HOME expert shared her top tips for drying your laundry in the winter.
Her simple hacks won’t break the bank and will speed up the entire process.
TikTok user Anita shared her top laundry drying tips with her TikTok followers[/caption]
The expert revealed a common mistake people make when hanging their clothes to dry (stock image)[/caption]
In her viral video, TikTok user Anita Birges (@miseenplace_au) demonstrated some of her go-to tricks.
For her first suggestion, she told her audience to select an extra spin cycle if they wanted to take away moisture.
The laundry pro also explained that roll your wet clothes in a dry towel can help to take away a third of the moisture.
According to Anita, the “biggest mistake” people make when drying their clothes is doubling them up when hanging them on a rail.
Instead, she recommended grabbing a hanger and hanging your damp clothes up the way you would as if they were in a wardrobe.
She explained that this helps by increasing airflow, speeding up the drying time.
For wet socks, she recommended putting them over your hand like glove, and using a hair dryer on them, turning your hand for equal coverage.
And if you find yourself with wet shoes after a rainy day, she talked her audience through a five minute process that will leave them “bone dry.”
Anita began by untying the laces and taking the soles out of the runners.
She then rolled out a hand towel and stuffed it inside each of the shoes.
“Squeeze to get rid of as much moisture as possible and, to top it all off, stick the hair dryer in and give it an extra boost of heat,” she advised.
Anita also explained that damp towels can be due to a lack of air circulation.
To combat this, she recommended opting for towel rails over hooks as this prevents the material from bunching up, giving it air to breathe.
You can also hang your wet towels on a hanger that looks similar to a clothes hanger.
Shoppers can pick up a towel hanger for just £3.34 from Morplan.
More winter laundry tips
Tackling laundry in the winter can be a challenge, but these handy tips can help you stay on top of it:
- Use a Dehumidifier: Place a dehumidifier in your drying area to speed up the drying process and prevent dampness.
- Spin Cycle Boost: Run an extra spin cycle on your washing machine to remove excess water from clothes, reducing drying time.
- Indoor Drying Rack: Invest in a good-quality indoor drying rack and position it near a radiator or in a well-ventilated room.
- Tumble Dryer Balls: Add tumble dryer balls to your dryer to help clothes dry faster and reduce static cling.
- Space-Saving Hangers: Use space-saving hangers or a retractable washing line to maximise indoor drying space.
- Microfibre Towels: Lay microfibre towels over your drying rack to absorb extra moisture from hanging clothes.
- Partially Dry Outside: On dry days, hang clothes outside for a short period before bringing them in to finish drying.
These hacks can help you keep your laundry routine efficient and your clothes fresh, even during the colder months.
Finally, she revealed that you can speed up your dryer by throwing a dry towel with your wet clothes.
According to the expert, this can shave off 30 minutes off your drying cycle.
She alsop advised her viewers to “dig deep” when clearing out their lint traps, rather than just scraping the net.
This will help ensure your dryer is running at its full capability.
Anita explained that by following her tips, your laundry will be “dry in no time.”
Anita advised her audience to regularly remove the lint from their dryers to speed up their cycles[/caption]
