Drying clothes when it's cold: Clothing care tips

It's quite easy to dry wet clothes when it's warm or even hot inside, but what if your house is cold?

It can be quite problematic to quickly dry your clothes, so it's time to be creative.

Here are some things you might do.

Bathroom Drying

Hang your wet clothes in the bathroom while you take a hot shower. The steam generated from the hot water will help your clothes dry faster. 

Make sure to keep a window or door slightly open to allow moisture to escape.

Towel Drying

Lay your damp clothes on a clean and dry bath towel. Roll the towel up with the clothes inside and gently press to remove excess water. 

Then hang the clothes on a drying rack or over the back of a chair to finish drying.

Near a Heater

Position a drying rack or hang your clothes close to a heater, like a radiator or a portable electric heater. 

The warm air produced by the heater will aid in speeding up the drying process. Ensure there's good ventilation in the room.

Over a Chair

Set up a chair near a heat source and drape your clothes over the back of the chair. The warmth generated will assist in drying. 

Make sure the chair is on a surface that won't be damaged by moisture.

Blow-Dryer

For smaller items like socks or underwear, use a hairdryer on a low heat setting. 

Hold the dryer a few inches away from the clothes and move it around to evenly dry them.

Hanging on Hangers

Hang your clothes on hangers and place them in the warmest room in your house. 

If possible, crack open a window slightly to allow excess moisture to escape, preventing condensation.

Dehumidifier

If you have a dehumidifier, operate it in the room where you're drying clothes. 

A dehumidifier removes moisture from the air, which can speed up the drying process and prevent excess humidity in your home.
 

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• 2 November 2023

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