The correct way to hang your clothes indoors to help them dry them faster

Drying your clothes can be more difficult in the winter when you can no longer hang them outside to dry in the summer sun. Although using a tumble dryer or heated clothes horse would do the job the fastest, they can often be costly to run.

Instead of racking up your energy bill, using an indoor drying rack can still work wonders as long as you're hanging your clothes the right way.

Alice Beer, a consumer expert, previously shared her top tips for drying clothes indoors without racking up a hefty electricity bill. Appearing on ITV's This Morning, she emphasised the importance of air flow.

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She advised: "It's all about the air flow. If you're going to dry things, hang the small things at the bottom." Alice explained that socks, underwear and tights should be hung at the bottom of the rack, while larger items go on top.

Contrary to common practice, she noted: "We all put socks at the top, but put small things at the bottom so the air can flow." Further advice from Alice included using hangers for efficiency and better air circulation: "Put everything you can on hangers, because then it's going to be easier to iron, so more efficient, and also the air can flow all around the other things."

In a video on This Morning's YouTube channel, viewers can see Alice demonstrating how to properly hang clothes on a drying rack. She also warned against using radiators for drying, saying: "Don't hang [clothes] on radiators... the direct heat can damage the fibres and, also, you're stopping the warm air from circulating around.", reports the Express.

Additionally, she recommended using the spin cycle on the washing machine to remove excess water, and if possible, not to overload the drying rack to allow for optimal air flow.

Another handy tip is to consider investing in a dehumidifier with a laundry setting. This device can help extract moisture from the air, resulting in quicker drying times for your clothes. This way, you can reclaim your living space without the inconvenience of a drying rack and damp garments.