An Aussie home owner has shared a very simple hack that promises to significantly reduce the drying time of your laundry this winter.
Sharing on a popular Facebook group, the woman revealed how one easy act – which takes just five seconds to do – can leave your damp clothes dry and ready to be folded in no time.
She said the hack was perfect for anyone who dries their laundry inside the home in front of a heater or fan.
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The Facebook user starts by hanging the wet clothes on a drying rack as usual and placing it a safe distance from the heat source.
She then suggests hanging a larger piece of clothing on the far end of the airer – the side that’s opposite the heater of fan.
The action effectively blocks the hot air in and keeps it circulating around the laundry, drying the clothes quicker.
In her post, the home owner said it was a great way to dry your laundry without wasting electricity a clothes dryer.
“To help if you dry clothes near heater, turn sideways and block other end with larger piece, adjusting as needed,” she told the Cleaning & Organizing Inspiration Australia Facebook page.
“The heat doesn’t blow through as quickly, so the clothes dry faster and you stay warm without guilt!”
Many Facebook users were blown away by the easy hack.
“This is mega inspiring!” said one.
Added another: “Simple but effective. Have just bought a clothes horse to save on the dryer.”
‘Instant dryer’
Write a third: “Drying clothes, staying warm, and saving money and resources. Just like our grannies did!”
Others had a few twists on the simple tip to speed up drying time even more.
“Wrap a sheet around three sides and the top. Instant dryer,” said one.
Another added: “Yes I second this! I find putting something on top works well too.”
Added one more: “I used to put a sheet over the lot to keep the heat in and dry them quicker, especially if you can put them over a heating duct.”
Safety warning: Clothes should always be placed more than a meter from any heater or fan.
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