I got sick of having laundry racks taking up space in my house – my savvy DIY device meant I could dry my clothes quick
WASHING clothes hanging around the house can be a real eyesore, especially with the UK’s unpredictable weather.
But for many Brits, it’s a necessity.
For those with smaller homes, it can sometimes feel like the laundry is taking over your space.
One clever homeowner, however, has come up with a genius solution to get her clothes dry without cluttering up her home.
After getting “sick” of laundry racks cluttering up her tiny house, Britt, known as ‘with_britt’ on TikTok, created her own simple pulley drying rack that hangs high and out of sight.
She took to TikTok to share how she made the clever device.
First, Britt measured and assembled some wood, gluing and screwing it together to form the rack.
After spray painting it white, she threaded string through the rack and attached hooks to her ceiling.
The string then weaves through these hooks, creating a pull system.
Now, Britt can lower the drying rack to hang clothes, then pull the string to lift it back up, freeing up valuable floor space.
Her video gained a lot of attention, with people rushing to the comments section to praise her for her idea.
Many were left stunned by the creativity of it.
One wrote: “Ok but this is new level smart,” before then adding: “People need to know about this.”
Another said: “This is what we needed when you were little.”
A third commented: “Wait this is so cool! This is how people dried laundry in the mid-1800s!”
Whilst someone else gushed: “That is genius.”
For those who are struggling with drying their laundry, we previously revealed that Dunelm currently has a savvy buy.
They are selling a Utility 7kg Wall Mounted Clothes Airer which currently has 30% off at £12.60.
The airer can be screwed to the wall in a convenient place, and pulled out to suspend clothes from the air whenever it’s laundry day.
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.