How to dry clothes faster without a dryer

If you do not have a dryer, or yours has developed issues and is taking forever to dry your clothes, you might be looking for alternative ways to dry your garments.

With that in mind, below is how to dry clothes faster without a dryer….

How to dry clothes faster without a dryer

As mentioned above, I will take you through ways you can dry your clothes faster without a dryer in this article(we wont talk about hanging them out in the warm sun because it is not always summer).

Hang your clothes on a normal rack over a heating vent

You can try a normal non-heated rack – and you’ll be hanging your garments on the rack but over the heating vent(to quicken drying).

The truth is the heating vent tends to make a huge difference not to mention that it usually humidifies your air slightly(which is cool in winter).

 

Normal drying rack + a tiny heater fan

Still, if you can afford it, you can set up a normal drying rack along with a small heater fan in a room -the heat and air really speeds up drying

That said, remember that you can’t leave the clothes unattended when using a heating fun(for obvious reasons).

Bonus tip: If you happen to have a fireplace in your house, you can place your non-heated drying rack near there- it will definitely help dry your clothes faster.

 

Rig up water heater(boiler/immersion)+ some drying racks(in a closet)

Another strategy you can try is a water heater(boiler/immersion) and some drying racks (in a closet).

 

Use heated drying racks

Instead of relying on other heating devices, you can opt for an electric-heated drying rack when it comes to drying your clothes in the house, especially during winter.

The good thing is that they can be quite fast as they put out super strong heat thanks to their heating elements(they come with strong enough heaters)

That explains why a lot of people replace their non-heating racks with these types of racks.

If you want to give them a shot, you can check out the following best-selling ones:

Nekithia Portable Drying Rack Clothes Dryer 1000W

HEATGENE Heated Warmer Rack- great for towels

BLACK+DECKER 3-Tier Heated Clothes Airer/Rack

 

Drying rack + a dehumidifier

You can as well go the drying rack + dehumidifier route in the months you can’t hang your clothes outside.

Needless to say, the extra humidity from hang-drying indoors could be a concern depending on the building and climate and that’s where the dehumidifier comes in.

Keep in mind that it can be a bit on the noisier side but it should warm your house up and dry your clothes fast enough(that they won’t start to smell).

I have to say that a dehumidifier is an extremely popular option perhaps because they’re not expensive.

 

How to dry clothes faster without a dryer – helpful tips

Using a towel to squeeze excess water

Now that you want to dry your clothes faster, you just can’t do it by hanging your clothes on the drying rack when dripping water.

So?

Well, you should first roll the garments you want to dry (including sweaters) with a dry towel and then squeeze hard to get the excess water out.

 

Run extra spins in your washing machine

Here is another brilliant idea that should help you get rid of excess water in your clothes if they come out of the washer dripping wet:

Before hanging them on the rack or even draping them over chairs, just put the clothes in-for a spin- to squeeze out the dripping water.

How to dry clothes faster using a washing machine

Run an extra drain /spin cycle after the load finishes (2 extra or more) depending on the clothes you’re drying(heavy items like towels or jeans need more spins).

After that, you can hang your clothes on the racks or even hanging lines – they should dry completely faster.

 

Don’t over dry

When drying under hot air, avoid over-drying your clothes because over-drying can cause static in your clothes.

 

Drying clothes near an open window

Good airflow helps your clothes to dry faster.

For that reason, try to place your drying racks near a window – and be sure to open all the windows.

 

Be wary of your cats

Cats can easily topple drying racks so you’ll need to be careful if you keep cats- you can just close off the room (to keep pets out)

Otherwise, you can probably make available more stable higher places for your pets to hang out(in).

Also, you can put some kind of sandbag/weight (on the bottom rungs) on the rack can to make it a little more stable (in the event of cat attacks).

Lastly, if your cats can’t seem to leave clothing racks alone, get a cat tree(to put in the area) together with some toys(select toys that interests them). They’ll probably leave it alone- your goal is to make the rack the least interesting item in the room.

 

How to dry clothes faster without a dryer – FAQs

What is the fastest way to dry clothes without a dryer?

According to me, hanging clothing on a rack (with a heater fan blowing near them) dries clothes significantly faster because the rack is self-heating- You want to leave enough space between your clothes for quicker drying.

 

Final thoughts

For the most part, drying racks plus some heat source shorten drying time though it depends on the weather (clothes dry faster in summer since it is warm).

The other thing that can make a massive difference is climate (laundry take longer to dry in more humid climates).

Choose the method that suits your needs best.

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