How To Dry Your Clothes During The Winter Without A Dryer

Indoor Clothes Hanging Tips

When temperatures dip into the teens, there is also the risk that recently washed clothes can form ice crystals if hung up outside. Also, the thought of putting on your winter boots, coat, gloves, and hat to hang up the laundry isn’t very appealing.

Place Clothes Near a Window

If you live in an area where winter temperatures can be bitterly cold, it is possible to air dry your clothes inside your home. When hanging wet clothes inside the house, you should always find the sunniest part of the largest room in your home. This will maximize the amount of sun that the clothes receive while also allowing for the most airflow.

Don't Hang Your Clothes to Dry in the Basement

Hanging your clothes in the basement, for example, is almost always a bad idea. This is because there are less sunlight and airflow in basements. In addition, the excess water on your clothes can intensify some of the problems with humidity and poor air quality. If you live in an area where high humidity is common even during the winter months, investing in a dehumidifier will increase air drying clothes' speed while also improving the indoor air quality.

Use Retractable Indoor Clotheslines

Most people don’t want to put a permanent clothes hanger in the middle of their living room throughout the winter months. Retractable clotheslines, such as this one offered by Household Essentials, provide large amounts of drying space for clothes and can be pulled back and put away when not in use.

Spread Clothes out on the Drying Rack

When you hang your clothes inside, it is essential to organize them not to touch. Foldable drying racks are designed to maximize the amount of space available for drying garments of different sizes. Bamboo stands or racks are another alternative for indoor clothes drying.

Leverage Sources of Air to Dry Clothes

You can also take advantage of the sources of air inside your home. While opening a window to let in the winter breeze might quicken your clothes' drying time hung up in your living room, this strategy would also compromise your home's energy efficiency and significantly increase your heating bills.

Use Radiators and Other Indoor Heating Sources

Homes with radiators or boilers can take advantage of this source of heat and air to increase the efficiency of drying inside. Portable radiator drying racks can be attached directly to the radiator not to block the airflow but still takes advantage of the heat it provides.

A Few Innovative Products

When it is too cold outside, and indoor drying is not convenient, there are two options to help you avoid using a dryer.