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3 genius tips for speeding up clothes drying this winter: 'Anything more frustrating?'
Say goodbye to damp towels and hours wasted with the clothes dryer running
As winter arrives, so does the onslaught of muddy clothes, mountains of laundry, and the struggle of drying endless loads of washing indoors, often on drying racks or chairs scattered throughout the house. But Professional Home Organiser, Anita Birges says there's a better way.
"Is there anything more frustrating than trying to get your clothes and towels to dry faster in winter?" The organising pro asks on her Instagram, before revealing her top 3 game-changing tips for faster drying.
1. Add a dry towel to your wet washing in the dryer
Firstly, Anita advises adding a dry towel to your wet laundry in the dryer.
"It cuts down your drying time by about a third," she explains.
By including a dry towel, it absorbs some of the moisture from the wet clothes, significantly reducing overall drying time.
"An added bonus is that adding a dry towel can also help fluff up and soften your clothes," Anita adds.
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2. Attach an All-smalls mini hanger to your clothes airer
Anita's next tip introduces the All-smalls mini hanger, which she enthusiastically endorses as a game-changer for indoor drying racks.
"You've gotta get your hands on one of these," she insists, adding that she "absolutely loves" the product.
Not only does this mini hanger eliminate the need for pegs, but it also creates more space on your airer. With 18 slots designed for small garments, it conveniently attaches to the side of the rack.
Anita expertly demonstrates the attachment process in her Instagram story, using secure silicone straps, ensuring a sturdy hold.
"Now you'll never lose a sock again," she adds.
3. Don't hook up your wet bath towels
"Don't you hate when you go to take a shower and your towel is not dry yet?" Yes Anita, we do!
Luckily, the home organising guru has a hack for the common winter frustration of damp bath towels too.
"The longer a towel stays damp," Anita explains, "the longer the yeasts, bacteria, moulds and viruses remain alive and stay active."
She advises against hooking them on the back of a door, as this restricts airflow, prolonging drying time and potentially causing unpleasant odours.
Instead, Anita suggests hanging them, spread out, on a rail to promote better airflow and ensure they dry thoroughly.
"If you don't have the rail or the space in your bathroom, try spreading one towel across two hooks for better ventilation and faster drying!" She concludes.
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