Are you fed up with the hassle of drying clothes indoors? The clothes don’t dry properly apart from leaving a musty smell in the whole house. Did you know that it could also pose a risk to you and your family’s health?

Doing laundry in the summers is a piece of cake. After washing, all you need to do is hang it outside, and by the end of the day, you can have fresh and clean-smelling, completely dry laundry. Unfortunately, winters or even rainy summers are different. Rain, cold, humidity, and no sunny days means hanging laundry outside is of no use. If drying clothes indoors is the only possibility left for you, here are some great ideas to improve the laundry drying process.                                          

Wall Mounted Line

If you have enough space, you can put up a wall-mounted line for the wet clothes. Even if it is small, you can use hangers to dry some clothes. It is best used for school uniforms or work clothes which you need overnight. If you have a covered patio, it can be an excellent option to dry clothes. 


Use Your Garage

If your house has a separate garage, you could set it up as a makeshift laundry. You can keep a drying rack or put a temporary wall-mounted line or a ceiling mounted clotheslines. If the garage is big enough, you will have enough space to hang an entire load of washing. 

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Make Most Of What Is Useful

Even on a rainy day, there are moments when the sun peeks out, and you should not let it go to waste. If possible, put the clothes out for a few hours. If this is not possible, you can arrange the clothes on a rack and keep them in front of a window. Correct positioning will help in faster drying. Open windows and good airflow will keep the room smelling fresh. 

 

Use The Iron Correctly

You cannot iron all the wet clothes but drying one or two items in a hurry is easy. Place one tea towel on the ironing board and then lay the washed item on it. Cover it with another tea towel and then iron. Tea towels will protect the damp clothes and will leave them wrinkle-free as well. 

 

Tumble Drying

While tumble drying, you can throw in a completely dry bath towel into the dryer full of wet clothes. This will help in getting the clothes to dry faster and better. Moreover, ensure that the lint filter is clean because a full filter will take more drying time. 

 

Hairdryers

Blow-drying wet clothes is useful when you need something in a hurry. You should know that more than the heat, it is the air that will do most of the work. So, setting the hairdryer on low heat but high fan speed will get you the best results. 


What Can You Do If There Is No Option?

Sometimes, there is no other way, and you need to dry the clothes indoors. What can you do? 

  • The spin cycle in the washing machine helps remove excess water. Go for another spin cycle for removing more water from the clothes. 
  • If you can make the airflow better, it will help dry the clothes faster and quicker. Make sure that the clothes rack is not against a wall or loaded with too many clothes. Put the rack under a ceiling fan to help the air circulate better. 
  • Putting the drying rack close to the heater will not be useful. Just like airflow, the heat should be able to flow freely around the rack. 
  • A dehumidifier can help to pull the moisture out of the air. It will keep the room dry and not allow mould to form. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Drying Clothes Indoors

Why not dry clothes inside near heaters?

Putting the drying rack very close to the heater will not be useful. Just like airflow, the heat should be able to flow freely around the rack. The risk of catching fire is also there. Statistics reveal that almost 50 % of home fires start due to some unattended gadget, mostly in the kitchen or a heater. 

Why should I avoid air drying my laundry indoors?

If you are regularly drying clothes inside, you will start to notice a musty smell, which will not only be in the room but will also cling to all your clothes and even to your body. Experts warn that drying inside can cause many health risks. In close confined spaces, the humidity levels can go up by almost 30 % and lead to mould and fungus growth. This kind of condition is known to be a trigger of asthma and other respiratory ailments. 


    Where can you dry your clothes indoors?

    Choosing the right space for drying clothes indoors is important. Place the rack in the airiest place. Avoid the living room and bedroom as it may not be good for your health due to the exposure to moistness and even mould spores. 


    What happens when you wear clothes which are not fully dry?

    If you wear slight wet clothes throughout the day, it can increase the chances of a yeast infection forming. Yeast thrives in humid and hot conditions, and when you wear slightly wet clothes for a long time, your body heat and humidity of clothes offer a perfect combination for yeast.