{"id":39638,"date":"2022-08-22T13:22:30","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T13:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-dry-clothes-fast\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T15:44:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:44:40","slug":"how-to-dry-clothes-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-dry-clothes-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"How to dry your clothes fast without a dryer (7 Methods)"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picture this: It\u2019s laundry day and you&#8217;ve got nothing to wear &#8211;\u00a0 and you desperately need to learn how to dry clothes fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11796 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/laundry-gc16da5713_1920.jpg\" alt=\"how to dry clothes fast\" width=\"813\" height=\"539\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve taken your magnificently clean, wonderfully scented clothes out of the washing machine and are about to hang them out to dry only to discover\u2026it&#8217;s raining! However, after all that effort of washing them, you\u2019re not just going to let them sit and stay damp until they smell bad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily there are some very simple, inventive solutions to learn <\/span><b>how to dry<\/b> <b>clothes fast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without needing an expensive, energy consuming dryer and we are here to share them with you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to dry your clothes fast without a dryer: 7 methods\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Finish your wash with a high spin<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t worry, we\u2019re not suggesting dance moves just yet! This first method is relatively obvious but many of us forget about the different settings our washing machines contain. By ending your washing cycle on a high spin setting (or doing an additional high spin cycle) this will ensure as much water has been drained from your clothes as possible. Once they\u2019re removed, however you decide to <\/span><b>dry your clothes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> next will take a lot less time!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Use the hairdryer!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11799 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hair-dryer.jpeg\" alt=\"drying clothes fast\" width=\"520\" height=\"343\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blast of warm air on lighter garments such as t-shirts, shorts or underwear can significantly improve drying time if you\u2019re in a hurry! Hang the item to allow air to circulate effectively moving the hairdryer evenly across the surface of the clothing. This is indeed the fastest way to dry clothes quickly without a dryer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t need to be on the hottest setting to get the best results and take extra care not to concentrate on one area for too long &#8211; We\u2019re trying to <\/span><b>dry your clothes fast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but not burn them!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. The towel method<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Towels are just used after showers, right? Wrong! This handy trick will help you dry those items of clothes that are extra wet or those that take the most time to dry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lay a large towel out on a flat surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread your wet clothing over the towel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roll up the towel with the clothing inside as tightly as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeeze and twist until you can feel the towel soaking up the water<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The towel method may not <\/span><b>dry your clothes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> entirely but it will significantly improve your total drying time! Plus it makes for a good workout!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Separate your pile into smaller batches<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeezing all of your washing together onto one <\/span><b>clothes drying rack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t give them much space or air, meaning it could take days for them to dry. As they stay damper for longer this also provides an opportunity for bacteria and mould to grow causing your clothes to smell pretty badly!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By drying them in smaller batches, with more space between items this gives fresh air the chance to reach all parts of the clothing. If you have multiple drying racks then this is the perfect solution for <\/span><b>drying your clothes quickly!<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Iron drying<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11801 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/iron-clothes.jpeg\" alt=\"drying clothes with an iron\" width=\"617\" height=\"411\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your clothes washed, dried and ironed takes up a lot of time. Well why not <\/span><b>dry your clothes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and iron them all in one go? This method is effective for clothes that are a little damp and you just need to get that last bit of moisture out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a towel over the item of clothing before you use the iron as this will draw out and absorb the excess water. It will also protect the clothing, placing the hot iron directly onto wet clothing may harm the material. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-clean-an-iron\/\">make sure your iron is clean<\/a> before starting &#8211; you don&#8217;t want to damage your clothes!<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><strong>Related read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-iron-tips\/\">A complete guide to ironing: Our best tips and what to avoid<\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Place clothing in a warm oven<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method may come as a surprise but using the oven to warm small items is a very effective way to <\/span><b>dry your clothes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Of course, you should be extra careful not to heat your oven too high, we recommend 100c maximum. Place pieces of underwear or small articles onto a large baking tray and let them dry out in the oven, checking regularly to ensure no damage has been caused and to avoid crispy underwear!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Use radiator racks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final method has been tried and tested by many. Radiator racks are extremely effective at <\/span><b>drying clothes quickly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and actually have many more advantages than you may first think:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They allow air to circulate easily as they can only hold a few items at a time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are extremely cheap and require no maintenance unlike a tumble dryer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are small and can fit onto any sized radiator\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be stored away in the summer and used in the winter when forced to dry clothes indoors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drying clothes, especially when it&#8217;s cold and wet outside, can be a frustrating chore that seems to take forever, but it doesn\u2019t need to be! Using our methods outlined here you can cut your drying time in half, avoid the high energy costs of a dryer and even have some fun discovering new ways of doing it!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Picture this: It\u2019s laundry day and you&#8217;ve got nothing to wear &#8211;\u00a0 and you desperately need to learn how to dry clothes fast. You\u2019ve taken your magnificently clean, wonderfully scented clothes out of the washing machine and are about to hang them out to dry only to discover\u2026it&#8217;s raining! 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