Three tips for drying washing inside faster on rainy days
With Australia's unpredictable weather conditions, trying to hang washing out to dry can sometimes be an impossible task.
One second it's sunny the next its bucketing down rain and you're rushing outside to save your washing.
Experts have revealed three ways you can dry your clothes inside without getting that damp smell.
Close up color image depicting freshly laundered clothing drying on an airer in a domestic room at home. The clothes are attached to the airer by colorful plastic pegs. Getty Images/iStockphoto
The flipping method
To avoid the mildew smell when drying clothes or towels inside, you should flip your items upside down every few hours.
Energy-saving experts @loop.homes revealed the tip in a video, explaining "flip and move items around after a few hours to expose damp spots."
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If you want to dry your clothes even quicker inside use a dehumidifier. Getty
If you want to dry your clothes even quicker inside, the experts also recommended a dehumidifier, as it's cheaper than a dryer and takes up less space.
"Dehumidifiers allow for quicker indoor drying as they remove moisture from the air, preventing that musty smell."
Hanging clothes in the bathroom can help them dry quicker. Getty Images/iStockphoto
Wash in the morning
When it comes to drying sheets and bedding, it seems almost impossible to dry them fully without using the dryer.
Bedding expert Martin Seeley has revealed that washing your sheets first thing makes a huge difference.
"Try to wash your bed sheets in the morning. It gives them the whole day to dry naturally. When you wash later in the evening, the cooler air slows everything down," Seely said.
Wash bedding first thing so you have the whole day of air flow and warmth to help dry them. Getty
"If you can, start your wash before midday so your bedding benefits from daytime warmth and air flow."
He also said hanging the sheets in the bathroom can help them dry quicker.
"It might sound unusual, but bathrooms are designed to handle moisture.
"The extractor fan helps remove humid air, and if you open a window, it creates a gentle airflow that speeds up evaporation."
"The warmth from recent showers also helps to raise the temperature slightly, which encourages water to evaporate more quickly from fabrics."
The towel hack
Another method to help dry your items inside is to wrap them in a cotton towel.
"Cotton towels are naturally absorbent, so when you roll your damp sheets up inside one, the towel pulls away a surprising amount of leftover water," Seeley said.
"To do it properly, lay a clean, dry towel flat on a large surface, spread your damp sheet on top, and roll them up tightly together like a Swiss roll.
"Press down firmly, or even stand on it carefully, to help the towel soak up the moisture.
"Once unrolled, hang your sheet near a warm spot or in a room with good airflow. You will find it dries noticeably faster, especially on cooler days when the air feels heavy and humid."
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