Any suggestions for drying washing indoors

Mrs_Veg_Plot

We use the rotary line all summer and in the winter if someone is at home.

I use a fold away airer on the landing infront of the radiator when it is raining. I also hang clothes on coat hangers from the curtain rails in the bedrooms with the little vents above the windows open to let the air circulate. I do not have a problem with damp in the bedrooms and the washing dries well. I don't care what the neighbors think about the laundry hanging at the window. Sheets large towels and jeans go over the bannisters or the airers to dry.

I can remember my mum hanging washing on the line in the depths of winter and the jeans and towels comming in as stiff as boards. They were then put over a clothes airer in front of the fire (no central heating. I also remember her using the large childs safety fire guard to dry the clothes in front of the fire as well.

datlex

I use a dri-buddi to dry mine. I wash my clothes etc on a sat am. then use the dri-buddi to dry them over the next few hours. I am however taking advantage of solar energy at this time.

zippychick

ive merged this with an older thread which should help
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Teacher2b

shrewdal wrote: »

I Found That A Clothes Horse And A Dehumidifier ( You Can Buy Them Really Cheaply These Days) Works A Treat The Dehumidifier Sucks All The Moisture Out The Clothes....you Wouldn't Have To Use It In The Summer Though As Someonesaid Earlier A Well Ventilated Room Would Work

I second this, it's a miracle in a small room with the door closed and dehumidifier on the washing can dry in as quickly as about an hour. It has the added bonus of not contributing to condensation/ damp problems which can occur from having wet washing around.

cyclingyorkie

datlex wrote: »

I use a dri-buddi to dry mine. I wash my clothes etc on a sat am. then use the dri-buddi to dry them over the next few hours. I am however taking advantage of solar energy at this time.

I have a dri-buddi too. My plan for this winter is to wash in an evening and hang the stuff up overnight. Then in the morning finish it off in the dri-buddi - if the radiators aren't on. How long before I end up losing the plot I wonder...

westcoastscot

I dry outside where possible, here in the west that isn't as often as I'd like, otherwise use an old fashioned pulley fixed to the kitchen ceiling. It's fantastic! We tend to have the windows open year around in the kitchen so no problems with damp.

Laconic

Hi,

Been following this thread with interest and have a minor question. I've been spending the summer in a house that will become a houseshare once everyone moves in next month, just myself and one other person. Rent in haste, repent at leisure, I say...

When it comes to washing, it is slowly dawning upon us that we have a bit of a problem. 5 people, only one poxy washing line in a badly-shaded yard and no meaningful inside space other than our own rooms = washing day problems.

The washing machine is also a tumble drier, but with that sort of load, it's not going to be even marginally money-saving. So I'm thinking of getting a dehumidifier so that it's just a case of clothes horse, room, dehumidifier for 1-2 hours and done.

So here's the question: Can I get one that works well enough as a clothes drier for under £100? Under £50? The house is not generally damp but all the rooms are large.

Suggestions eagerly accepted.

MrsRogers

Another vote for the lakeland heated airier. Although quite an initial outlay I wouldn't be without mine :j

the_dream_lives_on

Hi all,

Newbie here - I hope you don't mind me joining in on your thread.

I have been interested in following this thread as I've recently noticed some damp in my flat which I think is down to having all my washing always drying in the house (the outside line is not in use here, long story with drainage issues - the washing would not come in fresh...). SO I have a veranda and have started putting my clothes horse out there to dry.

It takes about two days to dry clothes/towels, which is fine so long as I plan for this.

I noticed someone above talking about a pulley, I've had a look about on google for reviews and the likes, but has anyone had any experience of using these outside? Well, not technically outside as it is on my veranda which is covered slightly, so I'm thinking it might be ok? I just don't want to buy one and put it up then it rots.

I've seen some nice wooden/brass ones, but then I'm also on a budget (who's not, I know...), so I was trying to find a cheaper alternative, maybe a plastic one that would weather the elements a bit better.

All thoughts/advice appreciated.

TIA x

Westywoodpecker

Thanks for that!