Sorting out your laundry in the autumn/winter months can be a tricky thing to deal with, especially when the option of hanging items up on a washing line becomes more limited.
Utilising the tumble dryer constantly can be an expensive endeavour in the long run, so naturally, plenty of households air-dry their clothes.
Not everyone is always going to have a lot of space to work with, which may mean the dryer ends up in a random room.
However, various home experts have warned against placing the dryer in one room in particular due to the humidity usually present there.
Clothing will dry faster if you avoid hanging it in one room of your house
It is advised to never air-dry clothes in your bathroom, due to the moisture in the room, which will slow down the drying process.
Michael Forbes, Lead Product Trainer at AEG, explains: "At AEG, we understand that sometimes air-drying your clothes is the best option.
"However, we recommend avoiding the bathroom as a drying spot. Bathrooms tend to be filled with condensation from hot showers, especially if they lack windows.
"Hanging wet laundry there only adds to the moisture, and can slow down the drying process, leaving your clothes musty rather than fresh.
"If the room doesn’t have adequate ventilation, the increased humidity can lead to damp patches and mould growth on the walls and ceilings."
Laurence Smith from In the Wash concurs with this advice, saying: "Avoid drying laundry in the bathroom as it's already a damp space and you don't want to add more humidity to the air.
"Plus, clothes will take longer to dry in an already-damp room."
Discussing the best ways to dry your clothes, Michael adds: "By far the most effective way to dry your clothes is tumble dryers or washer dryers, for a number of different reasons.
"However, whenever possible, embrace the sunshine and dry your clothes outdoors instead. It’s one of the simplest ways to reduce energy use while keeping your fabrics looking their best.
"That said, these appliances become even more important in the colder winter months, as we know air drying clothes can become slower and even more challenging in chillier conditions."
Discussing other ways to dry your clothes at home, Deyan Dimitrov, CEO and co-founder at Laundryheap shares: "Fans are a great way to dry small items of clothing, such as socks and tights.
"Position your fan so that it blows air across your clean laundry, but make sure the items are hung or positioned securely, to avoid having them blow away!
"Likewise, avoid positioning any garments too close to your fan’s blades, as you don’t want them to get caught or block the air flow."
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He also recommends making an investment in a heated airer, saying: "Put smaller items (like pillow cases) on the rails and cover with a larger item like your sheet or duvet.
"The larger sheet will help trap the heat, helping everything dry more quickly. Turn the sheet halfway through its drying time to dry both sides evenly.
"Always check the instructions for your heated airer to ensure safe and proper use."
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