Where you should be putting your dehumidifier to get clothes dry twice as fast – and it stops them smelling musty too
A CONSUMER expert has shared the easiest way to get laundry dry and save you money.
With the cold weather here to stay, laundry is taking days to dry properly and often leaves a musty smell around the home.
Thankfully, Which? experts have revealed how to solve the problem once and for all without putting your tumble dryer on.
Plenty of people have now invested in dehumidifiers to see them through winter.
the nifty gadget can help your laundry dry quickly and cost less than running the tumble dryer as well as put a stop to condensation and mould in the home.
But the consumer experts have revealed there’s a certain position you should put it if you want clothes to dry in no time.
Taking to social media, they said: “Hang up your wet washing inside and put the dehumidifier underneath or next to it.
We tried this on two identical loads of washing with and without a dehumidifier, and the verdict using a dehumidifier cut drying time by nearly half.”
What’s more is that the Which? experts found that the dehumidifier sucked up around two litres of water from the air.
Placing the dehumidifier directly near the clothes horse means it will pick up any excess moisture in them.
You also need to be wary about which room you put laundry to dry in as it can cause mould.
Laundry experts at In The Wash said: “Keeping moisture-filled laundry in your living spaces doesn’t just encourage mould and dampness, it can also lead to respiratory issues, and wet laundry can be a bit smelly too.
“The bedroom is one of the rooms you spend the most time in.
“Given the fact that wet laundry encourages mould growth, dampness and potential health issues it would be better to keep it out of a room you spend a lot of time in.”
One person wrote: “We use one to help dry out washing. It works great!”
Another commented: “I absolutely 100% recommend a dehumidifier going forward to anyone looking.”
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.
“I hate drying washing indoors but this reduces the time the clothes are hanging around,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “I have a big Ikea wardrobe unit with rails in, I put my wet clothes in bang on the dehumidifier, push the doors too and leave for a couple of hours. So much better than having airers and clothes hung up all over the house.
Someone else added: “It’s laborious sharing your home with wet washing all winter, the dehumidifier is a game changer, the physical heat in the room improves with the dampness from the clothes being removed, I love mine.”
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