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Drying clothes
madlyn
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I know this has been asked many times before, so I apologise in advance.
Drying my washing indoors is being a real problem. I have the washed clothes on an airier in my spare room, with the window left open about an inch.
T-shirts I put on a hanger and hang from the curtain rail, but even they can take 2/3 days to dry.
I'm looking into getting a dehumidifier to help with the drying. I live on my own, so I don't have that much to dry and the room is 12ftx6ft, My budget is around £50 but could go to £70.
TIA XX
Drying my washing indoors is being a real problem. I have the washed clothes on an airier in my spare room, with the window left open about an inch.
T-shirts I put on a hanger and hang from the curtain rail, but even they can take 2/3 days to dry.
I'm looking into getting a dehumidifier to help with the drying. I live on my own, so I don't have that much to dry and the room is 12ftx6ft, My budget is around £50 but could go to £70.
TIA XX
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Why not buy a heated airing rack.1
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there's a long thread here which give you some ideas:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6398765/drying-clothes/p1
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I have heard good and bad about them and they do cost a bit more than I'm looking to spend.Boat_to_Bolivia said:Why not buy a heated airing rack.SPC 0370 -
If you have a desk or pedestal fan handy or can borrow one give it a go at full speed, the windy day principle i like to call it.As long as the damp air goes out the window condensation shouldn't be a problem & the running costs are low.1
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Aldi often sell them at a reasonable cost.madlyn said:
I have heard good and bad about them and they do cost a bit more than I'm looking to spend.Boat_to_Bolivia said:Why not buy a heated airing rack.2021 Decluttering Awards: ⭐⭐🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 2022 Decluttering Awards: 🥇
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They are ahem, "gentle", and no way near as good as the Dri Buddi though. I have 2 - one from a chazzer for just £15, and one foc on Freecycle. Well worth looking out for.Floss said:
Aldi often sell them at a reasonable cost.madlyn said:
I have heard good and bad about them and they do cost a bit more than I'm looking to spend.Boat_to_Bolivia said:Why not buy a heated airing rack.
I've seen a drying "hack" where people set them up outside, under a covered pergola (the advantage being it avoids the dreadful black mould). That to me is a recipe for a disaster.No man is worth crawling on this earth.
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Have just seen the following in the Aldi specials:
Upright heated airer with cover- £89.99- already online (only)
Winged heated dryer- £39.99- already online, in store Tues Dec 27th
has projected running costs too
https://leaflets.aldi.co.uk/view/742165689/20/
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-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
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Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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Could I ask why?.. I have 2 - one from a chazzer for just £15, and one foc on Freecycle. Well worth looking out for. Most small households & some families seem to manage with one... why 2?
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