February’s chilly and damp weather often hinders outdoor laundry drying, forcing many to rely on indoor airers. Without a tumble dryer or heated setup, clothes take ages to dry, especially when avoiding extra heating costs. Laundry experts recommend a simple towel technique to accelerate the process using just a household towel.
Towel Roll Method Speeds Up Drying
Wrap damp garments tightly in a dry towel to absorb excess moisture before hanging them on an airer. This step significantly cuts drying time indoors.
Clothesline specialists outline the towel roll method: “If you want to quickly dry your clothes without a dryer, try the towel roll method. This technique involves wrapping wet clothing in one or multiple dry towels to absorb water then adding paper towels on top for extra moisture extraction. Doing this technique can help speed up the drying process significantly while saving time and effort along the way.”
Begin with individual items: Roll each piece tightly in a single dry towel. For multiple garments, separate linens if needed. Twist both ends firmly to squeeze out water. Tuck paper towel sheets into the folds to capture remaining drops.
Check results and repeat if necessary, adjusting the number of items for optimal extraction.
Pro Tips for Bed Sheets and Larger Items
Martin Seeley, CEO of MattressNextDay and sleep expert, endorses this for bedding too, ideal during wet weather when outdoor lines aren’t viable. He advises: “I always recommend drying your bedding indoors or using a tumble dryer to keep it pollen-free. If you’re worried about your bed sheets taking a while to dry, I’d recommend washing them first thing in the morning so you can take advantage of warmer temperatures and natural airflow throughout the day.”
Enhance results by shaking sheets vigorously to loosen fibers before air-drying. Seeley adds: “Before hanging them up, give your sheets a really good shake helps separate the fibres and speeds up drying. Another trick I use is the towel technique: lay your damp sheet flat on a dry towel, roll them up tightly together, and press down to absorb excess moisture before hanging the sheet to finish drying.”
“These simple hacks can dramatically reduce drying times indoors, making it much easier to keep your bedding fresh.”
