3 weeks Ago By Sarah Bull
THANKS to the constantly changeable weather in the UK, it’s hard to know whether it’s safe to hang washing outside to dry. So one woman has come up with an ingenious way to get her laundry dry that works both inside and outside – and it can be brought inside in seconds if it starts to tip it down. A savvy homeowner has shared how she gives herself more space inside to dry her washingTiktokShe can get loads on the £2.
99 budget buys as wellTiktokThe mum took to TikTok to share her clever hack, which involves using a £2.99 Home Bargains buy. In the video, she showed herself putting her wet washing on an airer hanging over her bannister.
And she added in the caption: “These are so handy to have and pop over your banister.“We’ve got the heating on today because the weather is rubbish and our upstairs is roasting when it’s on, so having these on and the clothes drying is so handy! “They are from @Home Bargains and can be clipped onto so many different surfaces – they are for radiators but I use them on the banister.“She added about using the airer outside: “When the weather is nice I will take them into the garden and clip them onto the fence outside for extra drying space!”And the comments section was almost immediately filled with people praising her for sharing the hack, as one wrote: “Heat rises so this is such a good idea and less bulky than a clothes horse.
”“That’s genius – I never thought of that for mine!” another added.“Amazing tip, stealing this for winter!!!!” a third commented.“Best idea, dries so quickly as well,” someone else said.
“Such a good idea!!” another wrote. “We have these and can’t use them on our radiators as they’re too close to the wall.“Now I can use them! Thank you!!!”“I’ve been doing this for a few years and no damp issues whatsoever,” someone else added.
“In fact, you’d be amazed how quickly clothes dry as heat rises.”“100%,” the homeowner replied. More winter laundry tipsTackling laundry in the winter can be a challenge, but these handy tips can help you stay on top of it:Use a Dehumidifier: Place a dehumidifier in your drying area to speed up the drying process and prevent dampness.
Spin Cycle Boost: Run an extra spin cycle on your washing machine to remove excess water from clothes, reducing drying time.Indoor Drying Rack: Invest in a good-quality indoor drying rack and position it near a radiator or in a well-ventilated room.Tumble Dryer Balls: Add tumble dryer balls to your dryer to help clothes dry faster and reduce static cling.
Space-Saving Hangers: Use space-saving hangers or a retractable washing line to maximise indoor drying space.Microfibre Towels: Lay microfibre towels over your drying rack to absorb extra moisture from hanging clothes.Partially Dry Outside: On dry days, hang clothes outside for a short period before bringing them in to finish drying.
These hacks can help you keep your laundry routine efficient and your clothes fresh, even during the colder months.“I can put mine on in the morning before work and they are dry when I come home! “If they are on an airer downstairs they are always still damp.”“What the hell? I need some of those!” someone else said.
“My husband made me an old fashioned one to pulley up and down, we have it above the stairs,” another commented. “Game changer! hangers for tops too, fits loads on.”“I’d love one! My nan had one and it was so handy,” the woman replied.
“I looked online, couldn’t believe the price, so he made one!” someone else said. “Love your hack though, we tried all sorts lol.”There are some downsides to the airers though, as one person explained in their comment.
“So embarrassing when the electrician went up stairs to install new sockets and my bra fell off this clothes airer on to his shoulder!” they giggled.GettyAnd it works perfectly for drying clothes outside too – especially if the weather suddenly changes and you need to get it all in[/caption].
