WITH the cold weather continuing to affect homes across the UK and energy bills remaining high, many people are looking for ways to keep on top of their laundry without spending a fortune.
Now that we’re a few months into the colder season, many homeowners have figured out what works – and what doesn’t – when it comes to drying their clothes while keeping costs low.
One woman, known as ‘holisticbliss_byjulie’, has shared her clever solution.
She revealed that she managed to dry three loads of school uniforms for just £1 in electricity costs – all thanks to a bargain buy from B&M.
The mum claims that the Addis Swift Dry Heated Airer Pod is her savour when it comes to the kids washing.
The device, which says it uses less electricity than a tumble dryer, was on sale for £30 reduced from £40.
Talking to her followers, she says: “I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of having clothes all over the house trying to dry them.
“So I saw this Heated air up in B&Ms 30 quid.
“I thought I would give it a try. It was really easy to put together. It took me probably five minutes. Doesn’t take up much space.
“I’ve got it in my kitchen where I would normally put my airer which I haven’t used.
“I haven’t used my old airer since I’ve had this and there’s it all put together.
“It holds 24 hangers of clothes. I didn’t put that many in but I could fit my three boys uniforms in and oh my god, it just worked so well.”
She also explained an added bonus by saying: “It also heats my kitchen up a little bit as well, which is fabulous. It took an hour and cost me a pound.”
The video was captioned: “If you are sick of having wet clothes hanging around or constantly using the tumble. Try this! It’s fantastic!
“It costs me £1 in electricity to dry three lots of uniforms.”
Her video gained a lot of attention with many rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One wrote: “There brilliant I got Air buddy.”
Another asked where she got it from, to which Julie replied with: “B&M it’s with the iron boards and washing baskets. £30 down from £40. It’s really good for that money.”
More winter laundry tips
Tackling laundry in the winter can be a challenge, but these handy tips can help you stay on top of it:
- Use a Dehumidifier: Place a dehumidifier in your drying area to speed up the drying process and prevent dampness.
- Spin Cycle Boost: Run an extra spin cycle on your washing machine to remove excess water from clothes, reducing drying time.
- Indoor Drying Rack: Invest in a good-quality indoor drying rack and position it near a radiator or in a well-ventilated room.
- Tumble Dryer Balls: Add tumble dryer balls to your dryer to help clothes dry faster and reduce static cling.
- Space-Saving Hangers: Use space-saving hangers or a retractable washing line to maximise indoor drying space.
- Microfibre Towels: Lay microfibre towels over your drying rack to absorb extra moisture from hanging clothes.
- Partially Dry Outside: On dry days, hang clothes outside for a short period before bringing them in to finish drying.
These hacks can help you keep your laundry routine efficient and your clothes fresh, even during the colder months.
Julie also explained in the comments section that she has a dehumidifier in her son’s bedroom.
She wrote: “We do have one of those too but I keep it in my son’s room as that room gets a lot of condensation on the windows.”
