How to Dry Clothes Indoors and Save Money on Laundry

As household costs continue to rise, many people will be looking for the best ways to dry their laundry indoors without sending their energy bills through the roof this winter.

Put your clothes on an extra spin cycle

After a wash, you may want to put your machine on another spin cycle to get rid of any excess 'humidity. Your clothes will come out much drier. Use caution as this can sometimes cause some fabrics, such as cottons and linens, to wrinkle.

You may want to adjust your machine to a higher spin setting. weak - faster is not always better. It's also a good idea to give laundry a good shake out of the machine, so you don't get stuck with creases.

Use a dehumidifier

When there's has too much water in the air, your clothes don't dry properly even if they are spread out on a dryer, so they may smell musty or damp, which is never pretty. Dehumidifiers pull excess moisture from the air and many people swear by them when it comes to helping prevent condensation and dampness issues. Some people will already have one, while others may want to invest in a budget dehumidifier from around £35.

< /figure>Dig out your desk fan

It doesn't scream winter, but if you want to boost your indoor drying time, some people say you should put a desk fan near your dryer and open a window or two. The fan will circulate the air, helping to dry your clothes faster and repel mildew. At just over 1 pence per minute, according to Sust-it's Electricity Cost Calculator, a standard desk fan is a cheap tumble dryer substitute and, thanks to the summer heatwave, you might have one. already be one in a closet.

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