Drying laundry in the middle of winter is a daily battle. The radiators on are not enough, the humidity stagnates, the clothes remain cold and heavy. Yet, there is a little trick hidden right in the washing machine that many ignore. You don’t need any complicated accessories or crazy investments: just make the most of the spin cycle by pressing that option that we usually leave aside.
The hidden trick in the washing machine
Many standard programs end with a moderate spin, but this is often not enough. If your appliance allows it, manually selecting the “Spin” or “Basket” function and repeating it a second time significantly reduces the humidity retained by the fibres. No water is added, a new wash does not start, the machine simply runs at very high rpm to expel the residual water. The more revolutions per minute, the drier the garment comes out. The clothes are already warm to the touch, ready for quick drying. Those who have tried note that they dry in half the time, especially indoors.
It’s a simple but often overlooked step that saves energy compared to using a dryer or heater. Spinning consumes less than starting a hot cycle. After taking out the items, it is best to shake them before hanging them, so they relax and require less ironing. Using a collapsible clothesline near an air source, natural or artificial, further speeds up the process.
Dehumidifier: ally against humidity and mold
Those who have a dehumidifier can make a further leap in quality. Placing it next to the drying rack allows you to lower the ambient humidity, avoiding bad smells, condensation on the windows and above all mould. The tank fills up in a few hours, a sign that that same water would have remained trapped in the tissues. In addition to drying better, the damp halo on the walls, typical of apartments heated without air exchange, is also avoided.
There are those who prefer to place a small fan alongside it, even a table one. No need for hot air: constant movement is enough, because the flow prevents stagnation from dispersing moisture on the clothes. This is an economical and immediate solution, especially useful in homes where you avoid turning on the heating for hours.
Many people who have adopted this winter routine say they have cut their drying time in half. Some have found that clothes come out of the spin dryer so dry that they can wear them much sooner than usual. There’s nothing technologically advanced or professional about it: it’s simply a matter of making the most of the washing machine.
In a period in which energy consumption is under observation and every opportunity to save is sought, taking advantage of the double centrifuge becomes a smart choice. It requires no purchases, works with almost all modern washing machines and prepares the laundry for the final step much more quickly, without compromising the fabrics. Once you try it, you can hardly go back. Sometimes the most effective solution is really hidden behind an ignored button.
