Drying washing in winter

Tippytoes

Now that the weather is turning wet and cold, it's getting more difficult to dry washing outside.  I generally use the tumble dryer only under protest.  I let the washing machine complete it's cycle, then re-set it for an another spin.  It's surprising how much drier the washing is and it really cuts down on drying time and costs.  Hope this helps.

Rosa_Damascena

It does make a difference, but it also knackers you clothes at faster. Not recommended for smalls.

Carrot007

Spin cycle is not much cheaper t han dryer? You have radiators though right. Those are cheaper. No you will not get mold unless you like in a bad setup.

Katiehound

There are good reports on Lakeland website for their 'dry soonest' range of dryers which come with a small heater underneath. (Well, there would be 'cos they are trying to sell them!!)  I suggested one to a friend because she was drying washing on the radiators and her bungalow seemed damp and she is very pleased with her purchase.

I think they quote at some thing like 5 pence an hour ? to run . Well even if it was 10 pph it would be much cheaper than a tumble dryer.  Some of the airers come with a zip up bag to put over which keeps the damp air in.

It's not wise to drape wet clothes on radiators because it can cause mold - and the clothes can feel like boards too! I have an airer over the bath which seems to work well as the bathroom is draughty!

 

cattie

I might try the double spin trick. I don't have a tumble dryer & tend to hang my washing on an airer in my dining room shortly before going to bed when I can't hang it outside & usually by next morning the smaller items are dry & the larger ones dry by the end of that day. I know not everybody wants to see washing hanging around the house, but I live alone so only myselft to worry about. 

clive0510

too much spin is not good for synthetics or any thing a bit delicate. ok for cottons. If whether is bad I just put it in tumble dryer and worry about the cost of it later!

annieb64

We are lucky enough to have two bathrooms. There's  only two of now so one bathroom  hardly ever gets used. I keep a drying rack in there. I also hang shirts on hangers from the shower rail.

Martin_the_Unjust

The good lady here uses a couple of drying racks around a dehumidifier in the back bedroom, seems to work a treat and as, the dehumidifier draws out the moisture from the clothes and the air, doesn't cause any damp.

Linda32

I use the tumble dryer as needed, but some of my clothes say they can't be tumble dried. I use the clothes horse for this. When we had the old boiler removed from the airing cupboard, the plumber suggested putting a little radiator in which has been a godsend. OH fitted a hanging rail.

pollyanna24

I've bought the dryer from Aldi which is heated.  Whilst it may not be cheaper than a tumble drier as I have it on for a lot longer, I prefer the low heat rather than the mad intense heat of a tumble drier.

bhjm

I use a dehumidifier. Way cheaper to run than a tumble dryer in my eyes