11 January 2024 , 15:43
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When the sun isn't shining, it can feel like an impossible task to get your clothes dry - but one woman has shared that there's a forgotten washing machine button that will get things ready to wear in no time.
Taking to Instagram, @thisgirlcanorganise, who is an expert at "decluttering, organising and packing", shared her tips on "how to dry indoors" - because the weather has been less than ideal recently, but you still want your fanciest outfit to be ready for the weekend.
It turns out that there's a handy button that you can press if you need your stuff to be dried quicker - and it's the one that allows you to double spin.
She wrote: "Double spin your laundry! Your clothes will come out much drier allowing them to dry quicker. Always give your clothes a quick shake before hanging to dry to remove any creases."
She also recommended that people "space clothes out" on the airer, so "air can flow around your clothes." This will mean that the "drying time" is sped up.
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Another tip was to use a dehumidifier, as it "will remove moisture from the air allowing your clothes to dry faster whilst preventing condensation and mould in your home."
But, if you don't have a dehumidifier, she recommended "opening a window and placing the airer near natural light." Also, she said you could "Introduce a fan to circulate cold air helping your clothes to dry faster and prevent mould. Any desktop fan can be used and it's a lot cheaper than putting the heating on!"
In the comments, a mum wrote: "This is what I do too!", and others joked that they were "taking notes." One woman penned: "Oh I hate having to dry indoors but I'm banned from using the tumble dryer! This is such a great idea although opening the windows isn't an option for me as it's too cold!"
Someone praised the dehumidifying hack, writing: "We've just invested in a dehumidifier and it's bloody amazing. No more condensation on the windows and that battle with mould feels like a distant memory." "Genius", another gushed.