Washing machine trick that makes drying clothes a breeze

With energy bills still sky-high, many of us are trying not to use our energy-intensive appliances as much as we usually would, such as our central heating and tumble dryers. But with the traditional British winter bringing us plenty of rain, it's become almost impossible to dry any laundry outside, leaving us with few options for getting clothes and linen dry.

Using a clothes airer can be a big help, but clothes can take a while to fully dry and if they spend too long in a wet state, you'll end up with clothes - and a house - that smells of damp. So what can you do to get your clothes to dry faster without having to succumb to spending cash on using the tumble dryer?

Read More : Consumer electronics companies predict grim outlook for 2020

In the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips group on Facebook, one woman asked what the "trick" was for using a clothes airer after she claimed it took ages for her washing to dry, and people rushed to her aid to let her in on the secret - putting your washing machine on an extra spin to get rid of as much excess water as possible.

The woman had written: "I've bought a clothes airer. What's the trick to using them? Took ages to dry yesterday and yes I do have a cover. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you."

And one person commented: "Extra spin everything, it's amazing how much more water comes out, really noticeable on things like jeans and hoodies. I've got a high line so even a little time outside in the wind is amazing, so much quicker to dry than a whirly line.


"Also, my husband fitted a small radiator in my airing cupboard so I hand stuff on hangers from the slats. Put light things on coat hangers and hang them on door frames overnight, they'll be dry in the morning.” While another said: "Put clothes on an extra high spin in the washing machine to remove as much water as possible."