Using your tumble dryer can cost around 50p per load, which can soon add up. Of course there are some thrifty tips for using your tumble dryer, but I have recently discovered a free and easy hack to reduce the time it takes for a load of washing to dry in my tumble dryer.
This clever little tumble dryer hack is to put a dry towel into your tumble dryer with your wet washing. The towel will absorb moisture in your washing and help it to dry faster – reducing the amount of time you need to run your dryer and saving you cash!
There is some debate as to whether you need to remove the towel after 15 – 30 minutes. I have found that my drying time is reduced without needing to remove the towel, but if this hack isn’t working for you then try removing the towel after 15 – 30 minutes.
Happy saving!
Rusty says
And the reason is – it increases the surface area of the drying items, so the water can evaporate quicker. Even better, leave towels and sheets overnight on a rack, they won’t be in the way while you are asleep, then put them in the dryer the next day, with or without the dry towel.
Kim Carberry says
You are so good….Why have I never thought of this before! Doh! x