Drying laundry inside during the winter can be a real struggle (Image: Getty)
during the chilly months can be a daunting task without a tumble dryer, but one straightforward makes it incredibly easy.
The inability to dry laundry outdoors can result in musty-smelling clothes.
However, this guarantees to dry your damp clothes in as little as 15 minutes.
This “game changing” hack was shared online by Tee , who uses two simple techniques.
Firstly, she uses an old-fashioned method of “smacking” the wet clothes against the side of the bath, then she creates a DIY dryer using common household items – most of which you likely already own.
The easy trick can really speed up your laundry drying time (Image: Getty)
She used a laundry basket with holes and hangs some of her laundry on coat hangers inside the basket. She then enclosed the basket in a large laundry bag, leaving an opening at the top.
The next step is to insert a hairdryer into the hole and give the washing a quick 15-minute blast of hot air to aid drying. She explained that this is sufficient to completely dry the clothes inside, reports .
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The woman highlighted that this hack is especially handy when you need a piece of clothing dried urgently, as it should speed up the process significantly.
However, before attempting this hack yourself, ensure your laundry basket is heat resistant. Otherwise, the heat from the hairdryer could warp the plastic, potentially damaging your clothes and posing a fire risk.
Experts have also recommended incorporating a straightforward step into your laundry routine to speed up the drying process.
Home energy specialist Andy Threlfall advises that running your clothes through an additional spin cycle in the washing machine can remove excess moisture, making them easier to air-dry at home.
He explained: “It is essential to ventilate a room when drying laundry given the incredible volume of water vapour that is released into the home (around five litres).
“This will have the added benefit of not only helping your clothes dry faster because of increased air circulation, it will help stop your clothes from smelling damp.
“If possible, I would also recommend running your laundry through an additional spin cycle to ensure as much water as possible is spun out, especially for heavier items such as jeans, towels or hoodies.”