Does drying the laundry indoors seem near-impossible? A few tips can help us out here
The winter season can be very beautiful and relaxing. After the entire summer spent traveling around and having fun, it's fantastic to be able to pull out blankets and warm sweaters from the drawers and settle on the couch to read a good book or watch a good movie. An idyllic scenario that, unfortunately, doesn't apply to everything during winter. For doing laundry, for example, colder temperatures are not ideal.
Low temperatures, humidity, and rain are not conducive to getting our washing dry and drying washing indoors can be a real pain. So, how can we deal with this problem? Well, check out the tips below:
Let's start with washing procedure itself
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It's completely normal that during winter, it's quite challenging to get our washing to dry quickly. The days are gloomy, humid, and sunlight is scarse. With rainy mornings and afternoons, hanging clothes outside to dry becomes impossible, forcing us to hang them up indoors. This not only slows down the drying process but also causes a buildup of moisture in the home. That said, there are several ways to avoid leaving wet clothes on the drying racks for days and days (and developing a musty odor).
The first thing to do to speed up the drying process is to pay attention to how they are washed. One should never overload the washing machine, and it's crucial to use the spin cycle. Removing most of the water in the spin cycle will already be a significant step towards quicker drying times.
How and where to hang clothes to dry
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Once the clothes are washed, we need to think about where to hang them up to dry. As mentioned, it's often necessary to hang them up inside due to bad weather. In such cases, it's advisable to choose the most ventilated room in the house, so that air can circulate through it as much as possible. After doing this, arrange the clothes so that they are not too close to each other. This will allow air to pass through them and do its job. For this reason, if possible, put clothes on hangers – it will help a lot.
Additionally, remember to turn the clothes from time to time to allow them to dry on both sides. If possible, place a dehumidifier in the room. This is an effective solution to combat excess moisture build up. Placing them in a room with one or more radiators can also make a difference. The heat emitted will not only counteract the humidity but also cause faster drying.
Instead of this "technological" solution, there are also homegrown methods to achieve similar results. Placing one or more bowls of coarse salt around the room will promote the absorption of water from the air. Salt has the ability to capture and retain moisture, removing it from the surroundings.
Other useful tips...
There are many other ways to speed up the drying process: for example, having a clothes dryer and/or an electric drying rack are two great "helpers".
Of course, drying clothes outside is the best option, but these tips will help when this is not possible.
