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Four savvy ways to dry clothes and save on your energy bill as we head into winter --[Reported by Umva mag]

GETTING through piles of dirty laundry is a never-ending chore that can be trickier when temperatures drop. Tumble dryers makes it easier to dry clothes but are a pricey appliance that will push up your energy bill. GettyFour ways to dry clothes and keep costs down as we head into winter[/caption] Here are some tips on how to dry clothes and keep costs down as we head into winter. IN A SPIN: Opting for an extra spin cycle in your washing machine can wring out more moisture from laundry making it quicker and easier to dry. COVER UP: Many people have bought heated airers with low running costs to help with drying clothing. Covers trap the heat and help clothes to dry faster on these racks. You can buy them from around £8 from The Range or Amazon. HANG ABOUT: You can at least partially dry clothes outside even when temperatures are lower – especially if it’s breezy. Once the wind reaches 15mph, clothes will start to dry naturally outside, as long as it’s not foggy or raining, says Netweather broadcaster Jo Farrow. She adds: “During the winter months, it’s very easy to get out of the habit of hanging your washing out on the line.” It means as long as you can feel a gentle breeze and temperatures are five degrees or higher, it’s worth hanging out laundry even if it’s cloudy. Just make sure the clothes are spread out so there is plenty of room for air to circulate. If you know rain is on the way, try to adapt loads to fabrics that will dry faster so you can make the most of a couple of dry hours. IRON IT OUT: If you have clothes that need ironing it can be worth doing it straight from the machine. It is often easier to iron the likes of cotton shirts and other items when they are damp, plus, the heat naturally starts to dry out the clothes. When done, pop on a hanger and put on a clothes rack to allow items to finish drying naturally. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability Deal of the day Save £49.01 on these Remington Shine straightenersBoots THE coated plate on these Remington Shine straighteners are infused with argan oil to smooth your locks. The gadget is down from £79 to £29.99 at Boots. SAVE: £49.01 Cheap treat MorrisonsMix up your own posh coffee at home with Costa millionaires mocha sachets, £2.50, from Morrisons[/caption] MIX up your own posh coffee at home with Costa millionaires mocha sachets, £2.50, from Morrisons. What's new? PICK from one of eight scents in H&M’s new fragrance collection, including personal muse, and hopeless romantic, £8.99 each. Top swap These Dune boots were made for looking stylish, £160 from John LewisJohn Lewis Or try a similar kitten heel pair from Tu at Sainsbury’s for £30Sainsburys THESE Dune boots were made for looking stylish, £160 from John Lewis. Or try a similar kitten heel pair from Tu at Sainsbury’s, £30. SAVE: £130 Little helper STOCK up on essentials for little ones with Asda’s baby event. Two 50-packs of Pampers nappies are £19 as part of the promotion, saving £9. Shop & save Save £1 on this doormat at MatalanMatalan BEE welcoming with this doormat, down from £5 to £4 at Matalan. SAVE: £1 Hot right now CO-OP members can choose two mains, two sides and a bottle of wine for £10, saving up to £10.95 with the new Irresistible meal deal. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!

Sep 19, 2024 - 18:23

Four savvy ways to dry clothes and save on your energy bill as we head into winter --[Reported by Umva mag]

GETTING through piles of dirty laundry is a never-ending chore that can be trickier when temperatures drop.

Tumble dryers makes it easier to dry clothes but are a pricey appliance that will push up your energy bill.

clothes hanging on a clothes line with a wooden fence in the background

Four ways to dry clothes and keep costs down as we head into winter[/caption]

Here are some tips on how to dry clothes and keep costs down as we head into winter.

IN A SPIN: Opting for an extra spin cycle in your washing machine can wring out more moisture from laundry making it quicker and easier to dry.

COVER UP: Many people have bought heated airers with low running costs to help with drying clothing.

Covers trap the heat and help clothes to dry faster on these racks.

You can buy them from around £8 from The Range or Amazon.

HANG ABOUT: You can at least partially dry clothes outside even when temperatures are lower – especially if it’s breezy.

Once the wind reaches 15mph, clothes will start to dry naturally outside, as long as it’s not foggy or raining, says Netweather broadcaster Jo Farrow.

She adds: “During the winter months, it’s very easy to get out of the habit of hanging your washing out on the line.”

It means as long as you can feel a gentle breeze and temperatures are five degrees or higher, it’s worth hanging out laundry even if it’s cloudy.

Just make sure the clothes are spread out so there is plenty of room for air to circulate.

If you know rain is on the way, try to adapt loads to fabrics that will dry faster so you can make the most of a couple of dry hours.

IRON IT OUT: If you have clothes that need ironing it can be worth doing it straight from the machine.

It is often easier to iron the likes of cotton shirts and other items when they are damp, plus, the heat naturally starts to dry out the clothes.

When done, pop on a hanger and put on a clothes rack to allow items to finish drying naturally.

All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability

Deal of the day

a remington hair straightener with a digital display — Save £49.01 on these Remington Shine straighteners

THE coated plate on these Remington Shine straighteners are infused with argan oil to smooth your locks.

The gadget is down from £79 to £29.99 at Boots.

SAVE: £49.01

Cheap treat

a packet of costa coffee 6 millionaires mocha

Mix up your own posh coffee at home with Costa millionaires mocha sachets, £2.50, from Morrisons[/caption]

MIX up your own posh coffee at home with Costa millionaires mocha sachets, £2.50, from Morrisons.

What's new?

PICK from one of eight scents in H&M’s new fragrance collection, including personal muse, and hopeless romantic, £8.99 each.

Top swap

a pair of black leather ankle boots on a white background — These Dune boots were made for looking stylish, £160 from John Lewis

a pair of black boots with a pointed toe and a kitten heel — Or try a similar kitten heel pair from Tu at Sainsbury’s for £30

THESE Dune boots were made for looking stylish, £160 from John Lewis.

Or try a similar kitten heel pair from Tu at Sainsbury’s, £30.

SAVE: £130

Little helper

STOCK up on essentials for little ones with Asda’s baby event.

Two 50-packs of Pampers nappies are £19 as part of the promotion, saving £9.

Shop & save

a brown door mat with a bee embroidered on it . — Save £1 on this doormat at Matalan

BEE welcoming with this doormat, down from £5 to £4 at Matalan.

SAVE: £1

Hot right now

CO-OP members can choose two mains, two sides and a bottle of wine for £10, saving up to £10.95 with the new Irresistible meal deal.

PLAY NOW TO WIN £200

Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle

JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle.

Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered.

Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket.

The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!

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