In this article we present to you the undeniable advantages of not drying your laundry in the machine, as well as drying advice depending on the type of laundry to be hung. With a few tips, you will quickly have clean, fragrant bed linen. So, how do you air dry your laundry?
What are the advantages of air drying your laundry?
Air drying is more economical.
Obviously, the cost of a drying rack is much lower than that of a clothes dryer. A drying rack takes up no space when folded. In addition, it does not consume electricity. Also think about the space taken up by a tumble dryer which is used very rarely. If you air dry your laundry, you can congratulate yourself on your daily energy savings.
Air drying is environmentally friendly
By not consuming electricity or polluting resources for the planet, the drying rack is by far the most ecological choice. It is reliable and durable and never breaks down at the wrong time. You can push the ecological choice as far as choosing a wooden model.
Good preservation of linen
Drying in a tumble dryer damages natural fibers like cotton or linen. You will maintain the shine of your beautiful cotton satin ornaments for longer by avoiding mechanical drying which dries out the fiber and makes it more fragile and brittle. Indeed, the satin effect and silky feel of cotton satin require gentle maintenance . Between machine drying or air drying, the choice is easy. This type of natural fiber requires air drying to ensure its durability .
No ironing
Unlike a dryer which rolls the sheets into a ball, makes knots, and in which you collect a mass of tangled and damp laundry in places, your trusty drying rack will encourage you to hang your bed linencorrectly . So you won't need to iron it. Carefully laid bedding sets do not create unsightly creases when placed back on the duvet. This is particularly true for sets in washed linen or cotton gauze with the naturally wrinkled appearance which gives them all their charm.
How to hang your laundry to dry faster?
The type of laundry to be hung will change the way you proceed.
Fitted sheets, mattress pads, pillowcases.
Before hanging your sheets , pillowcases and mattress pads on your drying rack, make sure to air your laundry well by clicking it several times to remove wrinkles, like a toreador.
Once this step has been completed, take the time to carefully unfold the corners of the mattress pads and fitted sheets to avoid excess layers of laundry which would take too long to dry. The same goes for the pillowcases: after shaking them vigorously and flapping them in the wind, unfold the edges and the flap if there is one so as not to have an accordion of fabric. This step may seem trivial, but it will save you the hassle of ironing and save you valuable drying time.
If you are short of space on your drying rack or in your apartment , know that a well-wrung and well-wrinkled fitted sheet can be dried lying flat on the bed, in a ventilated room.
A duvet cover
The duvet cover is more difficult to dry because it has two layers. After wringing it out well and removing wrinkles, spread your cover over its entire length on your dryer. The corners should be unfolded and smoothed to avoid residual moisture.
Tips for saving drying time
Choosing the right drying rack
Opt for a large model, which offers maximum surface area once unfolded. Avoid tower-shaped models for your bed linen, as they concentrate moisture.
Turn your laundry regularly
Two hours right side up, two hours upside down. Each time you turn your duvet cover over, take the time to slap it down and lay it out neatly, without wrinkles or excess thickness.
Ventilate your drying room
More than the ambient heat, it is the circulation of air which causes the laundry to dry by natural evaporation . No need to push the radiator to the maximum: you will increase the energy without any real impact on the drying time. As soon as the temperature permits, especially in summer, it is better to open the window to allow natural ventilation inside or to dry outside the house (if possible). Airing the laundry to dry it also involves rotating it regularly and shaking it vigorously. In any case, do not pack your laundry and avoid excess thickness.
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