'I used a dehumidifier to dry my laundry - and it completed two airers in a day'
09.02.2023 - 08:29
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Dehumidifiers the latest must haves to keep condensation at bay while keeping heating costs low - and it turns out that they can also dry a full load of laundry.
The appliance sucks up moisture and requires very little energy to run. As the cost of living crisis continues, Brits are looking for any way to keep bills low.
I recently purchased a dehumidifier for my two bedroom flat with its single glaze windows that stick shut every winter. I'm happy to report that it works wonders and even keeping it on for an hour even makes a difference.
Following the success, I wondered whether the device could suck water out of fresh laundry. So, I decided to dry my next load of washing with the device.
I included different fabrics in the next wash. Among them were a fitted sheet, a pair of denim jeans, a jumper and a bath towel.
I was very excited to try this as I am often forced to leave a large clothes airer up for days, which takes up valuable floor space. The process is further dragged out by our flat's high moisture content.
Dehumidifiers come in different sizes and one I own has a 13 litre capacity, meaning it can run for a long time before the reservoir fills up.
After hanging my cleaned laundry on two clothes airers, I switched the dehumidifier on, started a timer and went about my usual tasks.
I didn't leave house as I don't feel comfortable leaving appliances running when not at home. However, dehumidifiers are designed to turn off automatically when the water tray is full, so it is technically safe to leave them running while out and about.
According to my phone, I returned eight hours and forty minutes later and my clothes were considerably drier, but still felt damp. I left the clothes overnight to see how much more they