THE DREADED sight of damp clothes draped over bulky clothes dryers are a grim reality for many households as winter approaches.
But a slimline alternative that you already own works just as well in your home and it will make ironing easier.
Say goodbye to your bulky clothes dryer – a slimline alternative you already own works just as well[/caption]
As the weather gets colder it becomes increasingly difficult to dry your clothes outside and also cut back on energy bills.
For millions of cash-strapped households using the tumble dryer is also not as option, as it’s costly to run.
Dryers are one of the most energy consuming appliances in most households, behind the washer and refrigerator, as dryers take more energy at a higher wattage and in short bursts.
Dryers can account for as much as 6% of total energy consumption in the average household, according to the United States Department of Energy.
But there’s a better solution and you can banish bulky clothes dryers – by using curtain poles as alternative clothes hanging rails.
These provide the ideal place to hang out fresh laundry with great access to airflow from open windows to speed up drying times.
Many curtain rails also benefit from the warm radiators below which provide rising heat to speed up drying times.
“Pop clothes on clothes hangers and hang them on your curtain rail in bedrooms and spare rooms and they will dry within the day,” says Lynsey Crombie, a cleaning expert and best-selling author.
“You can also use your shower rail for this purpose too,” reports WomanandHome.
Hanging clothes on hangers also reduces the risk of stubborn creases, making the task of ironing quicker for busy households.
Other ways to dry clothes and slash energy bills
As summer nears its end, consumers are going to have to find ways to stay warm in their homes.
Shoppers can utilize aluminum foil from The Home Depot to insulate their homes. The foil can be used to cover up windows in garages, roofs and RVs.
The foil comes in at $14.57 and uses a reflective effect on light waves to help isolate heat transfer, according to the hardware store’s website.
The foil also helps protect windows from rust and moisture.
Amazon also offers an over the door drying rack, priced at $34.99, suitable for hanging towels to dry.
Customers can also purchase a pad from Walmart that attaches to a heat source, such as a radiator, to trap and conserve heat, cutting the cost of energy bills.
The pad measures 5m in length and 60cm in width and is on sale for $20.60.
Thermostat Ranges to Save Money
- Winter
- At Home: 68 degrees
- Away/Asleep: 60 to 65 degrees
- Variable depending but always seven to 10 lower than normal setting
- Summer
- At Home: 78 degrees
- Away: 85 degrees
- Asleep: 82 degrees
- Variable depending but always seven to 10 degrees higher than setting
Credit: US Department of Energy
