Line-drying clothing outdoors is a great way to save energy and save money on bills. Hanging clothes outside on the line also reduces wear and tear on the fabrics and gives them an unbeatable fresh smell. Experts have shared some top laundry hacks to help households hang out their washing in a way that keeps clothing in tip top condition, reduces creases and fading, aids drying and makes ironing easier.
According to Deyan Dimitrov, founder and CEO of Laundryheap, the “best way” to dry your clothes is by letting them dry naturally outside.
He said: “Either hang your washing on a washing line or place your clothes horse on some stable ground outside.
“The natural breeze and fresh air will swiftly dry your clothes, plus, if the sun’s out it will warm your clothes in the same way as a tumble dryer.”
The expert claimed that an added bonus to drying clothes outside is that households will be left with “fresher and cleaner smelling clothing”.
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However, Deyan urged households to try to avoid hanging wooden clothing on washing lines as the weight of the wool, plus the excess water can drag the item downwards, causing it to become misshaped. Rather than drying outside, place woollen items flat on a surface to dry.
Whether households are drying their clothes indoors or outdoors, the laundry expert claimed that the “best way” to “always” hang them at their full length.
Deyan explained: “Hanging your clothes at full length will ensure that air can easily travel through the material, resulting in them drying faster.
“In addition, hanging your clothes up will prevent wrinkles, meaning less time spent ironing out creases, and stops your clothes from losing their shape.”
They suggested: “If you hang shirts and jumpers from the bottom edge it’ll stop the shoulders getting stretched and avoid unsightly peg marks on the shoulders.
“It’s a good idea to hang shirts on hangers that are pinned to the line so that the shoulders don’t get stretched or wrinkled. Some people also vouch for hanging trousers from the bottom, as pegging the thick waistband will mean it takes longer to dry.”
For delicate fabrics, households can use scraps of material (from an old cut up t-shirt or similar) beneath the pegs to protect the item and “avoid marks”.
Sheets and blankets are typically the hardest items to hang up. The experts recommend folding them in half, then pinning them up by the open ends to “stop a harsh crease forming”.
They said: “Use a couple of extra pegs in the middle to stop it from sagging or blowing off in the wind.”
Hang socks in pairs, held together in the middle with the leg holes open, to save space and help them to “dry more quickly”.
When clothes are drying outside on washing lines, it is worth checking on them to see if they are ready to come off the line, are slipping, or need to be adjusted.
Some materials, like thin cotton t-shirts, will dry faster than others, such as thick jumpers. Be mindful of this and avoid leaving coloured clothes in the sun for too long, as this may cause discolouration.
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