Sometimes an outdoor clothesline isn’t practical or even allowed. Don’t worry, you can still save money by hanging your own laundry even if you don’t have an outdoor space for drying clothes. Here are some easy tips you can follow. And remember, skipping the dryer can save you anywhere from 40 to 70 cents per load on average.
In the Bathroom
The bathroom can be an obvious place to hand laundry. But at the same time, you don’t want a wet drippy mess that gets in the way of using the room. I tend to wash out delicate items early in the morning. Then I can simply use the bars already in the shower to hang items where they will dry before the next round of showers. For larger items or a larger quantity of laundry, I use the larger bathroom. It has a tub, so a simple pressure rod mounted at the top allows me to hang what I need. You can also permanently install a rod for convenience.
In the Laundry Room
The laundry room or basement is another great place to hang laundry, since it the washer is close by and chances are that this is an are of your home that is generally kept out of site and away from the main living part of the house. A good drying rack or two can handle plenty of laundry. As long as you spread your laundry chore out over the course of the week (don’t let it pile up), it is usually possible to dry everything without ever using a dryer, even for a large family.
In a Closet
For those who don’t like the clutter of hanging laundry, clearing out a closet just may be the solution. A closet usually has plenty of hanging area. Remember to give your wash an extra spin so it won’t drip on to the floor. A sweater rack can handle drying delicate items that shouldn’t be hung.
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