From washing early in the day to shaking out your bedding, these easy tips will help your laundry dry faster and smell fresh.
Five tips for drying bedding and laundry indoors without a tumble dryer
- Use a clean towel to remove excess moisture quickly. Lay a dry towel on a flat surface, place your damp bedding on top, and roll them tightly together. This method allows the towel to absorb a surprising amount of water, helping your sheets dry much faster once hung up.
- Wash your bedding early in the day for maximum drying time. Morning washes take advantage of the daytime warmth and better airflow, which speeds up the drying process indoors. Late-evening washes tend to slow drying significantly because cooler air retains more moisture.
- Run an extra spin cycle before hanging items to dry. This additional spin can remove up to a third more water, which is especially helpful when drying space is limited. Starting with less moisture in the fabric drastically reduces total drying time.
- Shake out your bedding before hanging it up. Giving sheets a good shake helps separate the fibres, allowing air to move through more freely. This prevents the fabric from bunching together and reduces the risk of a lingering musty smell.
- Choose lightweight bedding materials during colder months. Fabrics like bamboo, microfibre and polycotton dry far more quickly than heavy cotton or linen. Opting for these materials in winter helps you wash, dry and remake your bed on the same day without relying on a tumble dryer.
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