Never drape clothing directly over the heater, as this poses a serious fire hazard. “You’re not only at risk of the fabric or the heater itself catching fire – the heater could potentially overheat and deform, falling on a child, pet, or something potentially highly flammable,” Iredale says. You know that Latin phrase that means, "First, do no harm"? Well, it’s widely applicable. It’s always best practice to start with the gentlest method, and then build up to more extreme methods if the first one doesn’t work. Air-drying your clothes takes far less a toll on fabrics than machine drying does, not to mention it’s more energy efficient. Air-drying is easier on fabrics Hanging some garments like shirts or trousers on a coat hanger with the buttons done up and the legs or sleeves smoothed out can reduce (or eliminate) ironing time. Chan says to make sure your coat hangers are strong enough to hold the weight of any wet garment and wide enough to accommodate their width to avoid misshapen shoulders. Be mindful of hanging wet clothes on stained wood, dyed cloth or wire hangers, as dye transfers and rust can both cause stains. Installing a line When you air-dry your clothes, the fibres of your garments hold up longer because your clothes dry over the whole day or via sunlight. Additionally, air-drying clothes is free. You won’t have any machines to maintain or an increased electricity bill.

For busy people and large families, a dryer’s efficiency can’t be beat. If you’re doing a load or more of laundry every day, having the time and space to hang and spread it all out to dry is pretty unrealistic. It’s not a stellar choice for every type of clothing, but it allows busy people to do a load of laundry with a lot less effort. Plus, a dryer is a reliable constant when life and weather gets unpredictable. Which is better? Well, there is no right answer. To best protect your clothes, air drying is the winner. For speed, a tumble dryer wins. There are also other factors to consider such as convenience, cost, space and fabric. Never lay garments on top of each other – give them as much space as possible. Photograph: Mike Kemp/Getty Images/Tetra images RF Your favorite apparel pieces will thank you for keeping their color, shape, and texture intact longer.Air drying takes longer compared to tumble drying. However, there are a couple of benefits when you opt for this method. Pro tip: You can even use a dryer to eliminate light wrinkles between washes; spritz an item with water and fluff it in the dryer for 10 minutes, no need to iron! Dryers can be space conscious and customizable There are issues with drying clothes inside too as drying clothes in poorly-ventilated rooms can increase moisture in the air. In turn, it will create an adequate condition for mould spores to grow. That being said, this can also be a problem for condenser dryer machines.

Chan says if you’re going to do this, you need to be mindful of the fabric content. He says you should not put anything flammable, like 100% nylon or 100% polyester fabrics, near a heater nor leave them drying near one unattended for a long time. Environmental sustainability is central to Airdri’s ongoing product development. By establishing best practices and acting with integrity we strive to meet our obligations to the environment, providing reliable and innovative products that reflect our commitment to waste, energy, noise reduction and clean air. AirDry is automatically activated with all programmes. The duration of the drying phase and the door opening time vary depending on the selected programme and options. Most dryer cycles take about an hour to complete, making it easy to throw in a load after work when you can.

Perform regular maintenance on your dryer by cleaning its lint and fluff filter after every load. Doing so will guarantee its best performance for a longer period. Ideally, it’s best to air dry clothes than to machine dry them. Air drying will save money while decreasing the wear-and-tear of clothes from tumble drying. It’ll ease any concerns about ruining your garments. But, if you’re careful, you can minimize these effects by drying items on lower heat and using laundry detergent and fabric softener that help preserve the elasticity of your clothing. Dryers also now have a variety of settings that can cater to the types of clothes that are being dried. Delicates, heavier items like towels and sheets: You can customize how high you set the heat.