‘Cheap and effective’ hack to dry your laundry almost twice as fast

There’s only so much people can do in 24 hours – with working, sleeping and eating some of the more important ones – but there’s small jobs that take up a decent chunk of our time.

Chores like loading and unloading the dishwasher, cleaning and hoovering the house, or putting the bins out are just a few examples.

In order to live an easier and more comfortable life, these tasks must be done, but any way we can do them quickly and effectively is ideal. That’s where tips, tricks and hacks come in.

A common chore is drying your wet clothes which is frustratingly time-consuming, especially if you do not have a tumble drier. More so if you live in the UK where the weather is less than favourable, with regular rainfall and a lack of dry, warm weather ruling out putting it out on your washing line.

Then there’s the less-than-effective alternative of putting your dripping laundry on radiators or clothes horses inside the house. This usually means you need to turn on the indoor heating, which in this financial climate is a costly ask.

Which? has revealed the jaw-dropping way people can dry their clothes almost twice as fast.

The consumer champion which has garnered a fair bit of attention on its official channel.

Here’s what you need to know:

All you need is a dehumidifer. A device used to remove moisture from the air to prevent mould and mildew growth.

It draws in air, filters and then cools it. The cold air condenses into water, which is then collected into a tank.

After reheating the remaining air, it releases it back into the room.

For dry clothes in quick time, Which? recommends you follow the following steps:

1. Hang up your wet washing inside on a clothes horse or drying rack.
2. Put your dehumidifier underneath or next to it, but make sure it is at least 20cm away as it becomes a fire hazard if too close.
3. Let the drying commence.

Which? conducted an experiment on two identical loads of washing with and without a dehumidifier. Using the device cut the drying time by almost half.

It also sucked up around two litres of water in the air, which can then be used to prevent mould in the nearby area.

A user commented on the video: “I have one on constantly during the winter months. It does not cost much to run and works brilliantly.”

Another added: “Dehumidifiers are game changers, I have been using one for the last few years,” while someone described it as “cheap and effective.”