Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Travel
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Property
  • Health
  • TV
  • Podcasts
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Travel
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Property
  • Health
  • TV
  • Podcasts
Subscribe
Gift wrapping hack
Watch 0:20

Gift wrapping hack

{headline}

{headline}

Kmart has released the laundry trolley of your dreams

Kmart has released the laundry trolley of your dreams

Hot vs cold water: which is the better way to wash clothes?

Hot vs cold water: which is the better way to wash clothes?

How to correctly machine wash your woollen clothing

How to correctly machine wash your woollen clothing

How to remove stubborn stains

How to remove stubborn stains

{headline}

{headline}

Big W has released the laundry trolley of your dreams

Big W has released the laundry trolley of your dreams

How to make DIY fabric softener

How to make DIY fabric softener

How to get rid of ants

How to get rid of ants

{headline}

{headline}

How to fix a burnt iron with paracetamol

How to fix a burnt iron with paracetamol

How to clean a mattress

How to clean a mattress

The quick and easy way to clean an oven

The quick and easy way to clean an oven

5 household cleaning products that are outperformed by plain water

5 household cleaning products that are outperformed by plain water

How to avoid creating Christmas clutter this year

How to avoid creating Christmas clutter this year

5 of the most disgusting things found in Australian sofas

5 of the most disgusting things found in Australian sofas

3 mistakes you’re making with your gold jewellery

3 mistakes you’re making with your gold jewellery

  1. Home
  2. Cleaning

5 ways to dry your clothes quickly during winter

How to get your laundry dry indoors. - by Laura Barry
  • 01 Aug 2019
5 ways to dry your clothes quickly during winter
Getty

Getting the laundry washed a dried is far too easy in summer. All it takes is one 30-degree day and you can wash every item in the house, hang it on the line for an hour or so and have it back in the cupboard before the sun goes down. Unfortunately, winter isn’t quite as conducive to getting the laundry dry as summer.

Rain, moisture in the air, cold temperatures and dreary days means hanging laundry outside on the line isn’t such a good idea. Using the tumble dryer all season isn’t such a great idea either. So we searched the internet for ways to optimise your laundry-drying.

1. Make most of the sun

Should the sun peek out from behind dark clouds this winter, make the most of your luck, do the washing that day and get it on the line. If you won’t be home to monitor the weather, arrange clothing on a clothes-horse and position it infront of a sunny window while the sun is out.

2. Pick the right position

The key to getting laundry dried quickly indoors is ensuring you position the clothes airer in a room with low humidity. Better yet, put the laundry in a room with open windows and unhindered air-flow.

3. If the heaters are on

If you do happen to have the heating on, now is the time to get your clothes washed. Hang them on the clothes-horse in the room with the heaters going, at least a metre or so away from the heater. The warm, dry air will get your clothes dry faster.

4. Hang your airer correctly

If you’re using a clothes-horse or clothes airer, ensure you aren’t over-loading it. Heavier fabrics and clothing items should be hung on the outer rungs, while smaller, quick-drying fabrics should be hung on the inner and lower rungs.

5. Maximise your tumble dry

If you really must give in to using the tumble dryer, popping a totally dry bath towel into the mix of wet clothes will get them dry quicker. Alternatively, add a tennis ball to ensure the fabric is aerated, and be sure to empty the lint filter after every load, as a full filter means longer drying times.

You might also like:

How to wash and dry your underwear in 6 minutes 

How to make your laundry work for you 

How to clean your front loader washing machine correctly 

  • Better Life
  • Cleaning
Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

3 FREE issues - Plus a Free tote bag!

Subscribe to Better Homes and Gardens.

Subscribe Now
3 FREE issues

3 FREE issues - Plus a Free tote bag!

Subscribe to Better Homes and Gardens.

Subscribe Now
3 FREE issues

Recommended to you

Gift wrapping hack
Watch 0:20

Gift wrapping hack

{headline}

{headline}

Kmart has released the laundry trolley of your dreams

Kmart has released the laundry trolley of your dreams

Hot vs cold water: which is the better way to wash clothes?

Hot vs cold water: which is the better way to wash clothes?

How to correctly machine wash your woollen clothing

How to correctly machine wash your woollen clothing

How to remove stubborn stains

How to remove stubborn stains

{headline}

{headline}

Big W has released the laundry trolley of your dreams

Big W has released the laundry trolley of your dreams

How to make DIY fabric softener

How to make DIY fabric softener

How to get rid of ants

How to get rid of ants

{headline}

{headline}

How to fix a burnt iron with paracetamol

How to fix a burnt iron with paracetamol

How to clean a mattress

How to clean a mattress

The quick and easy way to clean an oven

The quick and easy way to clean an oven

5 household cleaning products that are outperformed by plain water

5 household cleaning products that are outperformed by plain water

How to avoid creating Christmas clutter this year

How to avoid creating Christmas clutter this year

5 of the most disgusting things found in Australian sofas

5 of the most disgusting things found in Australian sofas

3 mistakes you’re making with your gold jewellery

3 mistakes you’re making with your gold jewellery

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Pacific Network

  • marie claire
  • Instyle
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Health
  • Men’s Health
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7travel
  • 7Plus
  • Airtasker
  • 7NEWS
  • SocietyOne
© 2019 Pacific Magazines
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

3 FREE issues - Plus a Free tote bag!

Shop This Offer
3 FREE issues