Expert shares how to dry bedding indoors during winter when you don’t have an airer or tumble dryer
When it comes to drying your bedding over the summer, most people seize the chance to hang their freshly laundered items outside on those infrequent sunny days. However, when winter rolls around, hanging your laundry outside can become a bit of a challenge.
In fact, depending on the weather and temperature, you might not be able to do it at all, leaving you with the only option – drying your bedsheets indoors. Drying your bedsheets indoors isn’t something that should be avoided entirely, but it does mean that your sheets will take significantly longer to dry than if they were hung outside on the line.
Luckily, there are plenty of simple and effective ways to dry bedding indoors, reports the Express.
For households without an airer or whose bedding won’t fit on one, Lucy Ackroyd, head of design at Christy, suggested hanging bedding on a bannister.
She said: “As soon as your washing cycle is done, take the sheets out and give them a good shake to help minimise creasing and wrinkles.
“The best way to dry your bedding indoors is to aim for a large surface area to allow the fabric to fully breathe.
“If you’re able to, drape your damp sheets over the bannister so you can make use of the full length of your stairwell to dry them in a straight and upright position.
“Run your hand against the folded edge of the fabric on the rail to make sure it is smooth and not bunched up.”
Beyond draping sheets over the bannister, look for other tall fixtures throughout your home, including curtain rails or door frames.
Lucy said: “Interior doors are a more convenient way to dry larger items like duvet covers, sheets or throws because of their height.
“Keep the door open whilst the item is drying to allow maximum airflow and to stop your sheets from getting damaged.
“If you’re popping the item straight over the door, make sure the top is clean and dust-free to avoid getting dirt on your clean washing.”
Depending on your room’s configuration, you can utilise hangers with clips to secure your bedding and stretch them between door frames or tall furniture pieces, allowing them to dry horizontally.
This approach works particularly well in spacious rooms that aren’t used regularly, such as a spare bedroom, as the horizontal sheets can obstruct movement.
