A cleaning and laundry expert has shared the best ways to dry your clothes over the coming months to ensure it can be done without attracting any unwanted smells Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters With the season turning, you might assume it's time to pack up your pegs and wave goodbye to drying clothes outdoors. Cleaning and laundry guru Sarah Dempsey from MyJobQuote.co.
uk suggests otherwise. In partnership with Joules , the expert has shared her insights on how to effectively dry clothes outside during winter, debunking the myth that it isn't possible. Despite a poll revealing 61% of Brits steer clear of outdoor laundry drying in winter, Dempsey argues that the chilly months could actually lend a helping hand.
"While heat is a very helpful tool for drying clothes, it's not the only factor that goes into drying clothes," she explained, as reports the Express . Don't undervalue the benefits of a brisk breeze either. Stuffy summer weather can actually prolong the drying process, she points out.
"High levels of humidity in the air can result in longer drying time so, in some cases, you may find that your clothes dry much more quickly on a cold winter's day than they would on a humid summer day. Solar radiation is the most effective method of evaporating the moisture in your clothes." For optima.