2023-05-16 19:04:37
Have you ever heard of the “burritos” method as the Americans call it? No ? Well, you probably know Polish crepe?
In fact, it’s a matter of taking a damp dish towel, spreading it on a large absorbent towel and rolling it up like a burrito. Then you crush the rolled up towel with your legs, for example. Then simply unfold it and put it to dry, if necessary, on the radiator. There you go, you already have a very quick way to dry a garment indoors!
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Another tip: put a large towel in the washing machine, next to the laundry, so that it absorbs excess moisture. Alternatively, to dry a garment even faster, you can use the vegetable drainer. No, no, it is not a joke ! It’s even great for removing moisture from clothing.
Then all you have to do is use a heat source, like a radiator or a hair dryer.
What if you tested this somewhat unusual technique? You’ll probably find it hard to believe, but the freezer can also be an unexpected ally for drying your laundry quickly and easily. How could that be? Take those freshly washed pants, put them in a freezer bag and leave them in the machine overnight. The next morning, take it out, give it a hot iron and voila, it’s all dry and ready to wear!
How long does the laundry take to dry?
So, already, in the same way as for the washing programs, before introducing the clothes into the dryer, it is better to sort by separating the fabrics and the colors. This will save you from unpleasant surprises!
Now, depending on the material of the garment, let’s see which type of drying is the most practical:
Hanging clean laundry on a drying rack – Source: spm
- Cotton : opt for maximum loads, medium temperatures and 10-minute cycles, as it is a resistant fabric that dries very quickly. And this applies to cotton clothes as well as towels, sheets, curtains, jeans and linen pieces.
- Cotton blend: most clothes are made from different materials, including cotton and elastane in particular (like jeans). In this case, bet instead on a program a little softer than that of a 100% cotton fabric, with a temperature that is not too cold. It takes a cycle of 10 to 15 minutes.
- Synthetics: these clothes are more fragile, they require more drying time, but less temperature, because the heat risks damaging them.
- Laine : wool sweaters dry quite quickly, but always opt for a medium or even low temperature and no more than 5 minutes.
- Delicates: all items with delicate finishes, such as lace dresses, suits and satin underwear, should air dry. This is also generally indicated on the label of the garment.
- Quilts and other stuffed clothes: they need a relatively long drying time, with cycles of at least 30 minutes on medium or high heat, depending on the fabric. Check the label carefully!
To dry the laundry. Source: spm
Having a clothes dryer at home is a big advantage. Especially if the climate in your area is not always conducive to drying. However, this machine also has some disadvantages: it is very power-hungry and if not maintained properly, it can easily damage your clothes. As proof, all these fabric lint that obstruct the filter and disrupt the proper functioning of the device. On the other hand, also remember that the clothes dryer brings a lot more dust into the house. Finally, in more serious cases, it can even trigger fires. This is why some people use it sparingly and others even choose not to have it at all. But, then, how to dry your laundry on a daily basis? With in-house techniques that have proven themselves.
Here are 3 easy and convenient ways to dry your clothes:
1. Put your clothes outside
We are talking here about the most classic and most common method. It’s also the one that won’t cost you a penny! All you need is a little sun or a favorable climate to put your laundry outside, in the open air. If you don’t have a clothesline, an ordinary drying rack will do.
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2. Rotate clothes for extra airflow
The regular rotation of the laundry is an additional asset to maximize contact with the air. Indeed, the air flow is important to accelerate the drying process.
3. Use a hair dryer
If you are in a hurry and the weather is not so nice outside, to dry an outfit, a hair dryer becomes a valuable ally. The method is not complicated: hang the garment and rotate it frequently, “airing out” the pockets, sleeves and collars as you go. On the temperature side, there is no need to set it to the maximum. Medium heat may be fine. In fact, it’s the airflow that matters more than the heat itself. So, yes, you spend some electricity, but certainly not as much as the dryer!
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