From stain removal to ironing without forgetting washing, laundry care can be particularly long and tedious. Added to all these tasks is drying, which can take a very long time in homes that have not been able to invest in a dryer. You often have to rely on the classic drying rack… and be patient! Fortunately, there is a little-known tip that allows you to dry your laundry faster using your washing machine. Discover this super smart and easy-to-use feature that will save you time without damaging your clothes or making them shrink.
Dry your laundry faster with your washing machine and a towel
Many people already slip a towel into their dryer to halve laundry drying time. However, even if you don’t have a dryer, you can use this same trick in the washing machine to save time. To do this, wash as usual. Then, we will nevertheless leave the clean damp laundry in the drum and add a dry, thick towel inside. Do not add any detergent products.
It will then be possible to start the “spin cycle” program at its maximum power. Thanks to it, part of the moisture will be removed by the washing machine or absorbed by the terry towel. At the end of this program, you will have almost dry clothes or linens, free of excess water.
For this tip to be successful, you will need to make sure to do not overfill the drum of your washing machine. The less laundry, the quicker it will dry. Perhaps you can remove fragile parts that might be less able to withstand this powerful spin in order to make some space?
Other tips for drying laundry faster
Despite this tip, clothes may remain a little damp. However, you will be able to finish their drying on the drying rack, not far from a lit radiator (but not too close to avoid problems with humidity or mold) and in a small room. The hot air released by this device will allow clothes to finish drying more quickly. This technique is less efficient than the dryer, but remains much less energy intensive than using this household appliance which consumes a lot.
It is also possible towrap clothes in a towel and press well to capture maximum humidity. This method may leave a few creases, but has the advantage of promoting rapid and very effective drying. Our ironing tips should help you get rid of wrinkles if necessary. Finally, you can use a hair dryer, both to help the laundry dry more quickly and to blow hot air on an item of clothing that you urgently need.