Aroundtown Magazine Winter 2022 edition

HOMES
Winter
laundry
tips
Winter is a time of freezing
temperatures and heavy rainfall,
which obviously aren’t great for
drying clothes outdoors. But we
still need to do laundry.
However, having wet washing drying indoors
can lead to problems with damp and mould,
increasing damp in the property by around a third.
Keeping windows closed and turning the heating
up can trap excess condensation inside, resulting
in damp and mould issues that can become costly
to fix.
Excess moisture in the home can also
significantly impact your health. As moisture levels
increase, the environment will become damp
which affects your breathing, especially for those
who suffer from asthma. The spores from the
growth of mould can also cause allergic reactions.
So how can you avoid these issues and still dry
clothes inside?
1. Improve airflow
If you are drying indoors, place your airer or
drying rack somewhere with good airflow to avoid
the build-up of condensation. When you’ve hung
your clothes up to dry, open a window or door for
15 minutes to increase ventilation and let that fresh
air blow through your house.
2. Dehumidify
With the ever-soaring cost of energy bills, you
might be reluctant to open a window and let all
that heat escape out of the house. Instead of
opening a window to remove moisture from the air,
consider purchasing a dehumidifier to quickly dry
your clothes.
3. Avoid overfilling
When it’s laundry day, we often want to get
as much of it done in as little time as possible,
avoiding the need for multiple loads. However,
overfilling your washing machine can leave your
clothes wetter when you take them out, increasing
drying time. Make sure you are not exceeding the
designated capacity of your washing machine and
give laundry an extra spin to extract surplus water
and damp.
4. Spread it out
Trying to save time and effort by piling all your
wet laundry on the rack will not make it dry any
quicker. Spacing your washing out and giving your
clothes the room they need will not only reduce
drying time, but will also prevent that horrible
musty smell. Try and turn clothes over after a few
hours to help them dry evenly.
5. Rack it up
If you need to dry clothes indoors, invest in a
good clothes horse or airer. For winter or if your
house is particularly cold and you’re struggling to
get clothes dry, a heated airer is a good option.
For limited space, a wall-mounted drying
rack is another good option: it takes up no floor
space and you can fold it away. Alternatively, try a
retractable clothesline that can be pulled back and
put away when not in use.
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