Dry wet washing inside quickly with 6p hack that's better than a tumble dryer – it reduces creases and ironing time too
11/04/2024 03:17 AM
MOVE over dehumidifiers, it turns out there’s a better way to dry your laundry inside.
Tumble dryers are fast becoming a household gadget of the past.
And whilst everyone still raves about dehumidifiers, they can be extremely pricey.
Luckily for you, there's a much cheaper way to get your wet washing dry this winter – without needing to break the bank on a posh product.
One savvy woman was thrilled with her affordable purchase, which costs less than 6p an hour to run.
Overjoyed with her find, which she nabbed from B&M for just £30, Rachel Storey took to social media to alert others, leaving many open-mouthed.
Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, a private Facebook group with 2.5 million members, Rachel confirmed that she was lucky enough to get her hands on the Addis Swift Dry Heated Airer Pod.
Whilst it was once marked at £40, the brilliant buy, which uses less energy than a tumble dryer and dries clothes quickly, had been slashed by £10, down to just £30.
Rachel raved about her B&M buy, which is easy to assemble and compact for storage, as she wrote: "If anyone is looking for a solution to getting their washing dry, but don’t want to fork out over £100 for a heated airer, I bought this from my local B&M yesterday."
Not only does the Swift Dry Heated Airer Pod help to reduce creases and ironing time, but according to Addis, it costs less than 6p an hour to get your laundry dry.
It has three arms and dries laundry quickly and efficiently, using hot air circulation technology.
It has a convenient timer function and the average drying time is just 180 minutes based on an average wash.
Clearly pleased with her purchase, Rachel continued: "It is BRILLIANT!!!
“Two loads of washing was dried and put away by the end of the day – my regular airer was taking two/three days to be completely dry, even sat by the radiator.
"An absolute bargain for £30!!!! This was in Ipswich B&M but my mum originally saw it in her branch in Kent, so I’m guessing it will be in most branches."
Everything came out crease free so less ironing
Rachel Storey
Rachel later explained that the Addis Airer Pod "doesn’t fold", as she added: "The rack inside comes apart into three small pieces, the cover comes off and folds and the heater part isn’t massive.
"I will store it in a little zip up storage bag and pop it in the bottom of my wardrobe when not in use."
The busy mum then added that the Airer Pod, which holds 24 hangers, is great for her family, as she explained: "I have three kids and a partner who is a tradesman so I am constantly having to keep on top of the washing.
"As I said I managed to get two loads dry yesterday – that was a mixture of adult and kid sizes.
More winter laundry tips
Tackling laundry in the winter can be a challenge, but these handy tips can help you stay on top of it:
- Use a Dehumidifier: Place a dehumidifier in your drying area to speed up the drying process and prevent dampness.
- Spin Cycle Boost: Run an extra spin cycle on your washing machine to remove excess water from clothes, reducing drying time.
- Indoor Drying Rack: Invest in a good-quality indoor drying rack and position it near a radiator or in a well-ventilated room.
- Tumble Dryer Balls: Add tumble dryer balls to your dryer to help clothes dry faster and reduce static cling.
- Space-Saving Hangers: Use space-saving hangers or a retractable washing line to maximise indoor drying space.
- Microfibre Towels: Lay microfibre towels over your drying rack to absorb extra moisture from hanging clothes.
- Partially Dry Outside: On dry days, hang clothes outside for a short period before bringing them in to finish drying.
These hacks can help you keep your laundry routine efficient and your clothes fresh, even during the colder months.
"I like to dry clothes on hangers anyway as it makes it easier for me to get it all away at the end of the day, so this worked well for my washing system."
Rachel revealed that she placed the handy gadget in her dining room near to her patio doors to get her laundry dry.
She claimed: "I didn’t notice any condensation on the windows. It might be different if you are using it in a smaller space but I can’t see it creating any more moisture than just having the washing hanging on airers and radiators."
Two loads of washing was dried and put away by the end of the day
Rachel Storey
Thrilled at her cost-effective laundry drying hack, Rachel confirmed: "If it helps me stay on top of the washing this winter then I’m happy.
"Another plus, everything came out crease free so less ironing (which can only be a good thing."
‘Need this’
Facebook users were left stunned by Rachel's gleaming review of the handy gadget and many flocked to the comments to share their thoughts.
One shopper beamed: "Need this."
I'm going to have to get one
Facebook user
A second tagged a loved one and wrote: "This would be amazing."
Meanwhile, another B&M shopper claimed: "I'm going to have to get one. Thanks for the review as I wasn't sure about it before."
‘Absolute bargain’
At the same time, many bargain hunters claimed that they have already got their hands on the handy gadget and were keen to share their rave reviews.
It is amazing and doesn't cost a lot on electric
Facebook user
One person said: "Ideal to take on caravanholidays to dry swimwear and towels."
Another added: "I have had one [for] years, absolutely brilliant."
A third commented: "I have one of these, it dries things so quickly! I don't have central heating so drying on an airer is not an option."
Whilst someone else chimed in: "I've got it, it is amazing and doesn't cost a lot on electric, absolutely a bargain."
