'Speed up' your laundry's drying time using '10-minute' method that removes excess water

Heating experts have shared a simple 10-minute method that could considerably "speed-up" your laundry's drying time.

While it may be summer and temperatures are currently warm, unpredictable showers and downpours can make drying clothes difficult.

Using a tumble dryer is the best way to ensure your freshly washed clothes are bone-dry in a matter of hours.

However, tumble dryers can be costly to run and increase your energy costs significantly if you're using them regularly.

With this in mind, experts at online designer radiator specialists BestHeating have shared two tricks to speed up the drying process indoors and keep energy bills down.

1. Give washing an extra spin

While drying clothes outside is always the best option, the British weather often makes this tricky.

One way to dry clothes and reduce the risk of damp due to excess moisture is to give washing an extra spin.

Jess Steele, heating technology expert at BestHeating said: “Damp and mould are causes for concern when drying clothes especially if you don’t warm the house up regularly.

"To avoid damp, I would recommend giving washing an extra 10-minute spin to remove excess water and speed up drying time.

"When drying it is important to place your airer somewhere with good airflow and open a window to increase ventilation.”

2. Create a heated space indoors

While most people will avoid putting the heating on until absolutely necessary, there are ways to use central heating effectively to dry clothes without adding hundreds to your energy bills.

Jess says: “Consider heating just one room and putting the clothes airer in there to benefit from the warmth as there’s no point switching all radiators on.

"When drying clothes try to avoid placing them directly on radiators as this will make the boiler work harder to reach the desired temperature.

"Once clothes are dry, be sure to allow proper ventilation by opening windows.”