Speed up your laundry routine with this simple plastic bottle trick
Laundry, drying, and folding clothes can feel like never-ending chores in any household. While these duties are necessary, they can also be sped up with some clever measures. In this article, we're going to demonstrate how a simple plastic bottle can be used to quicken the clothing drying process by just hanging it on the dryer. Often, people question this trick with skepticism, but upon trying it themselves, they start using it regularly.
3:17 PM EST, January 4, 2024
How can you modify a clothes dryer?
Often, a home clothes dryer is burdened with too much clothing on it. This results in less airflow between clothes, making them take longer to dry. Many people attempt to wash and dry as many clothes as possible in one go but face difficulties when it comes to effectively drying them. This is where a plastic bottle can change the situation entirely.
Only a few people are aware of how to use a bottle on a dryer, but it's quite simple! All you need to do is cut off both ends of the bottle and then cut open one side. This modification will allow you to slide the bottle on the dryer rods easily, particularly the external ones. Finally, you hang the washed towel or another piece of laundry on the plastic. This method causes your laundry to spread out more, improving air access and, consequently, speeding up the drying process.
How to dry clothes faster on a dryer?
Drying clothes effectively requires sufficient space to allow for quick moisture evaporation. The amount of air circulating significant affects the drying time of laundry, particularly when it's hanging on a dryer. Clothes hung too closely together can take several days to dry because of surrounding humidity, which slows down evaporation. It's advisable to first hang damp clothes on hangers and then transfer them to the dryer after some time.
Another advantage of the bottle solution is that it prevents the clothing from wrinkling, which is often a problem. When using a dryer at home, it's better to ensure there's a draft in the room to facilitate good air circulation among clothes. Remember, damp or half-dried clothes can develop mold and start to smell unpleasant if not adequately dried. Making sure that your clothes are completely dry before storing them in the closet is crucial to avoid this issue.
