Laundry expert shares 'fastest' way to dry washing without it smelling damp

10 April 2023 , 15:00

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It doesn't need to be sunny for your clothes to go out on the line (stock photo) (Image: Getty Images)

With the weather as temperamental as it is, it can sometimes be a nightmare trying to get clothes to dry, as even in the spring, overcast days can have us using radiators and clothes airers instead of hanging them outside.

But one laundry expert has claimed there's an optimal way to dry your washing quickly without it "smelling damp" - and all it requires is a bit of faith in the weather forecast.

Sarah Dempsey insisted that although we often shy away from putting our washing on the line when it's cloudy, our clothes should still dry as long as there's no rain forecast for the day.

Drying laundry the right way will stop it smelling damp (stock photo) (Getty Images)

The expert said that as long as the ground outside is dry, you should have no problems getting your washing dry, and you should aim to get it out on the line as soon as possible in the morning.

Sarah, a laundry expert at MyJobQuote, said: "Aim to hang your washing out as early in the day as possible to give it the maximum amount of drying time before the sun goes down. Bring your washing in at the end of the afternoon or, ideally, by sunset."

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Obviously, there's no point hanging your clothes on the line in the rain, but if it's just cloudy, your clothes will still dry - even without any sunshine beaming down on them.

And it's actually even better when it's windy, as your clothes should dry even faster.

She added: "There is no point in hanging your clothes outside in the rain. However, you want to make the most of hanging laundry out on sunny days. It doesn't need to be sunny to dry your clothes. As long as it's dry outside, your clothes will still dry.

"If it's breezy, you'll find your clothes will likely dry within a few hours, regardless of how sunny it is. If the weather is overcast, try to get your clothes outside as early as possible so they'll get the maximum amount of time possible hanging outside."

On a hot sunny day, it should only take around two to three hours for clothes to dry completely. However, if it's a cloudy day or the temperature is cooler, it can take up to six hours or sometimes much longer if the air is very wet.

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