Any suggestions for drying washing indoors

sassyblue

Have you got a utility or conservatory? I have a hanging airer in the utility (about £13 from IKEA worth it's weight in gold!) and hang bits on there which dries within 24 hours. I also have a large airer in the conservatory - again clothes dry in 24 hours.

l used my birthday and Christmas money for a condenser tumbler but use it sparingly - although l do like to finish towels in there just for 10-15 mins to keep them fluffy.

wannabe_sybil

The lovely drying day has started with rain, and I have two king sized blanket sized pieces of fleece material in the washer. Can I tumble dry them?

Many thanks

shellysue

I have done, but if you give them an extra spin in the WM they take very little time to dry if you have an indoor airer

wannabe_sybil

shellysue wrote: »

I have done, but if you give them an extra spin in the WM they take very little time to dry if you have an indoor airer

Thank you. I would normally try to air them but I am a bit stuck for space as I am drying lots of washing now.

Serves me right for believing the weather forecast!

Edited to add - at least I don't have to water the garden this evening.

squiggles

Yes, you can tumble dry. I usually hang fleece blankets over the door to air dry overnight.

wannabe_sybil

squiggles wrote: »

Yes, you can tumble dry. I usually hang fleece blankets over the door to air dry overnight.

Thank you, that is a really good idea. I had never thought of doing that

babyshoes

Just be a bit careful with doors - if the tops of yours are like the ones here when we moved in, they can get really manky and are impossible to clean - this leaves a nasty brownish stripe on the item. A wipe to get the worst off, followed by some wide tape does the job and makes them safe enough to dry towels / blankets etc on.

wannabe_sybil

I don't think I have dusted the tops of doors for years, but little bear slams them all anyway so I don't think much dust settles. However I have a weakness for scented candles which could leave a residue, and I never think to clean the top of the doors. :o:o:o

I think it is about time I put a cloth over them anyway, and I can always give a proper clean if necessary.

It is always thought provoking posting on here, thank you for all your help.

VJsmum

I invested in a "Rotaire" rotary drier cover. Like a big umbrella for your washing line. WOrks a treat and i can hang washing out in all weathers and it dries. I have to admit I haven't used it in the winter yet.

I do use my airing cupboard. Towels are at the back and the front 4 slats are used for laundry. I can finish about 20 items off in there. If i put them in wet then i get 10 in as i don't fold them. I have been doing this for about 5 years and there is no mould, mainly because it isn't air tight, it is opened once or twice a day for laundry or to fetch towels and the doors don't shut tight in any case. If the time comes that the tank goes (i.e. if or when we get a combi boiler) then i will probably put a very small radiator in there.

mulled_wine

We got 2 "radiator airers" which we've fastened on the hall wall above a rad. As we don't use the hall for anything other than the front door, lol we don't notice it.

Shirts/tops/trousers go on hangers on it, maximises the space

We have a concertina airer in DD's room that we use for towels/sheets etc.

Mostly we leave the washing out unless it is absolutely hacking down.

Very interested in the Rotaire though, may well invest!