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During winter, drying wet laundry indoors can be an absolute pain, especially when energy costs are at an all time high and it’s lashing down with rain outside.
Many of us turn to draping wet washing over radiators when the weather’s not great, but this method can lead to increased humidity in the room, which may cause dampness or mold to crop up.
Leaving wet washing to dry around the house can cause a damp, musty odour to form too.
Here is what you need to know
How to dry clothes indoors in winter
Fortunately, there are some fast and practical methods to dry your clothes efficiently without overspending, including Lakeland’s bestselling heated clothes airer.
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The Dry:Soon Deluxe 3-Tier Heated Clothes Airer (currently £149) sells out every year with shoppers calling it ‘fabulous.’
One review, left by Mrs Dunn, said: ‘I love mine! I put all my non-tumble drying items on it, put the cover on and leave overnight. All the items are dry by the morning and the house smells of fabric conditioner. It also takes the morning chill off the room without any condensation issues, so win-win for me!’
And Miss Gardner, another reviewer, said: ‘I love this airer, it’s great so cheap to run and dries everything super quickly. If you haven’t got one you must get it.’
How else can you keep on top of the laundry pile? By investing in one of these top-rated energy-saving appliances, of course.
De’Longhi Tasciugo AriaDry Multi Dehumidifier
Featuring a dedicated clothes drying function, the De’Longhi Tasciugo AriaDry Multi Dehumidifier is a speedy solution to wet washing. It can remove up to 12 litres of excess moisture in the air in 24 hours, it’s quiet and has a water tank that’s quick and simple to empty when full.
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H-DRY 350 Tumble Dryer
Hoover’s H-DRY 350 Tumble Dryer is a reliable and efficient solution for quick and convenient clothes drying when the weather’s bad. With a rating of A+++, the heat pump technology allows for a massive 40% energy saving and it’s got a range of functions to suit your preference. You’ll never shrink your favourite cashmere sweater again.
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3-Tier Heated Indoor Clothes Airer
Sturdy, lightweight and foldable for easy storage, the 3-Tier Heated Indoor Clothes Airer from John Lewis heats up its aluminium alloy racks quickly to dry several loads of washing at the same time. Costing just pennies an hour to run, it’s one of the most economical ways to dry laundry.
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Meaco MeacoDry Arete Two 25L Dehumidifier & Air Purifier
Controllable through an app, the Meaco MeacoDry Arete Two 25L Dehumidifier & Air Purifier zaps moisture from the room incredibly efficiently. In fact, it’s Meaco’s most economical dehumidifier, costing around 6p per hour to run. Hang your washing up on a rack and pop it nearby – you’ll have dry washing in no time.
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Honeywell HT904 Turbo Fan
Never overlook the humble desk fan when it comes to drying clothes during the winter. Cheap and efficient, just pop your wet clothes on the rack, ensuring spaces between each piece, then place the Honeywell HT904 Turbo Fan underneath on full power to keep air circulating. It’s the next best thing to a summer’s breeze.
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Hotpoint ActiveCare NT M11 9X3E UK Tumble Dryer
Hotpoint’s ActiveCare NT M11 9X3E UK Tumble Dryer features ActiveCare technology which looks after clothing, cutting down on wear by up to 40%. We rate its Sensor drying too which means never having to second-guess your drying time – clever sensors scan the load to determine the settings for you.
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