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At the moment my husband and I live in a flat. We have lots of space, and even room for pets as well as space to store all the items for our unborn daughter. It works out well for us, for the most part, and we have lived here for 5 years now. There is hardly anything I dislike about living here, besides drying clothes in a flat!

Obviously, it is easy enough to use a washing line in your garden, if you have one. It is also easy to use a tumble drier if you have room for one. We personally have room for a tumble dryer but I like to try and cut back on the electric bill where possible.

7 top tips for drying clothes in a flat

Today I am going to share some tips with you to help make drying clothes in a flat a little bit easier for you. I have been doing this for 5 years now. Obviously there is the usual tip of using your radiators but hopefully, this post offers some alternatives for you to consider.

Be organised

Have a regular schedule when it comes to washing. If you have a lot of washing then check every day or every other day. When you change your bedding get the old set straight into the wash and hung up to dry.

I try to have 1-2 days a week where I get all of the washing done. I will also add loose items to the machine throughout the week, such as hand towels, and then get a wash done during the evening as needed.

Have a reliable washing machine

Personally, I have a Beko washing machine. This is an 8kg machine and has a ton of fantastic cycles. It has a timer and individual options for the temperature and spin speed, among other things. There are quick wash, half wash and freshen up cycles. These are all well utilised in my home and I frequently use the spin cycle to give towels and bedding another spin to remove as much water as possible. This helps with drying time considerably and only takes a few minutes.

I look after my washing machine by using washing machine cleaner. This is well under £1 per month when you buy a 12 month supply. It works fantastically well and is simple to use as well.

Ventilate your home

We like to have our windows open as much as possible anyway but this is great for ventilation. When drying clothes in a flat you can potentially suffer problems with mould growth. By ensuring that we keep our home well ventilated, using an extractor fan and fresh air, we’ve managed to avoid this for 5 years.

Use an air purifier

I use the above air purifier in my home and have reviewed it here. A few drops of essential oils are fantastic for helping to freshen the air as well. As the air is fresh in my home this helps to avoid my washing absorbing bad smells while it is drying. It also helps us sleep better and makes my home smell lovely throughout the year.

Consider a heated airer

A heated airer can be a fantastic aid in drying clothes in a flat. The above airer costs less than 6p an hour to run and you can also use it as a normal airer when you don’t want to heat it. Best of all, when not in use it folds down to just 8cm wide. This is ideal for tucking down the side of a wardrobe, kitchen cupboard or avoiding cluttering your hall cupboard.

I’ve recently bought a new heated airer, and have reviewed it too! Come take a look and solve all your clothes drying problems! 

Utilise the space over your bath

This over the bath airer is a fantastic way to make the most of unused space. It can be folded down when not in use and gives you a nice amount of drying space for underwear and smaller items.

Utilise the space in more than one way!

When we moved into our home it had a retractable washing line already in place over the bath. This was fitted, as standard, by the builder of our block of flats. These are surprisingly cheap to purchase and relatively easy to install. This is a great way to make use of unused space also.

I hope that my tips for drying clothes in a flat have been of some help to you. Being organised is a great way to keep on top of it and avoid feeling overwhelmed. If I have guests coming over then I avoid doing washing that day, so the flat doesn’t feel so cluttered. By using an extra spin, ventilating well and utilising our bathroom space I’ve been able to cut down on our drying time, and the spread of items, considerably.

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