Unusual household item that is ‘brilliant’ when it comes to drying clothes in a small house without a tumble dryer
LAUNDRY may present a huge challenge for many of us this winter especially if you have a small home.
Humidity increases as temperatures drop and it makes it difficult to dry clothes, not to mention the moisture build-up which can cause problems with damp and condensation later.
However, one money-saving mum has shared the hack she uses to dry her clothes quicker in the winter and all you need is one household item.
The savvy mum shared the easy tip in a TikTok online
She said: “Dry your clothes faster for no extra money.”
For the first step want to load a clothes airer and hang your clothes are a normal wash.
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Next, you want to place the rack next to a radiator/heater that is on.
Then you’ll want to grab a bedsheet and hang it over your clothes rack.
It's best if you go for a dry bedsheet for this hack as you won’t need to worry about it taking time to dry as well.
If you can, you want to hang the bedsheet slightly over the radiator or tie two ends of the sheet to the radiator so it stays secure.
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This will create a heat pocket that will help your clothes dry faster.
The bedsheet will trap heat inside to dry your clothes whilst preventing excess moisture from getting around your room.
You want to make sure your clothes are evenly spaced so you get a good amount of airflow.
The dubbed "bedsheet hack" has also been shared on Facebook with many saying they have been using the trick for years.
One user said: “I’ve been doing the very same for years and seldom use the dryer.”
Another said: “Brilliant idea thanks for the tip.”
“Also have a condenser dryer tooo.”
If you were hoping to keep your heating off a little bit longer it may be worth swapping out the radiator for a dehumidifier.
Dehumidifiers are a great way of beating condestation in your home and most start for just 4p an hour to run.
However, you won’t need to tuck it underneath the bedsheet - placing it next to your clothes rack should do the trick.
In other news, Asda shoppers are rushing to buy "bargain" item that makes your sell-out heated airer more efficient & reduces condensation.
Plus a savvy shopper has shared a £1.99 "easy remedy" for fixing front door draughts completely and it could save you up to £70.
Shoppers are scrambling to buy "game changer" gadget that costs 5p to run and helps dry two loads of washing in four hours.
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