Laundry expert shares five ways to dry clothes faster indoors

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 12:58 · Archive

An LG Electronics specialist recommends five methods to speed up indoor clothes drying during autumn and winter.

Drying clothes indoors becomes necessary as autumn weather makes outdoor washing less practical. Leaving damp laundry around the house can make rooms feel clammy and increase reliance on heating or tumble dryers, raising household running costs. Malcolm Andre, LG Electronics Product Specialist for Home Solutions, has offered five ways to improve indoor drying efficiency.

One of the simplest methods starts in the washing machine itself. Andre recommends running an additional spin cycle at the end of the wash to remove more residual moisture from clothes. The less water remaining in the fabric, the faster it will dry once hung up. However, he advises using a lower spin setting for fabrics prone to creasing, such as cotton and linen.

For those using tumble dryers, regular maintenance makes a significant difference. A clogged lint filter restricts airflow, forcing the appliance to work harder and increasing both drying times and running costs. Checking and cleaning the filter regularly is an important habit during autumn and winter when dryers see heavier use.

Andre recommends creating a dedicated drying area with good ventilation rather than covering radiators with wet washing. Choose a space, close the door to contain moisture, and open a window slightly to allow damp air to escape. He also suggests changing the way clothes are positioned on an airer to optimise air circulation around garments.

How it is being reported

• Laundry expert shares 5 ways to dry clothes indoors faster this winterDry clothes efficiently indoors this autumn with expert tips on spin cycles, tumble dryer maintenance, ventilation, airer placement and reducing laundry costs.Andover Advertiser · 28 Oct, 12:43
• Laundry expert shares 5 ways to dry clothes indoors faster this winterDry clothes efficiently indoors this autumn with expert tips on spin cycles, tumble dryer maintenance, ventilation, airer placement and reducing laundry costs.Romsey Advertiser · 28 Oct, 12:43
• Laundry expert shares 5 ways to dry clothes indoors faster this winterDry clothes efficiently indoors this autumn with expert tips on spin cycles, tumble dryer maintenance, ventilation, airer placement and reducing laundry costs.Basingstoke Gazette · 28 Oct, 12:43

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