Every person in his life has encountered a situation where things that need to be put on as quickly as possible are still wet after washing. They invited you to visit, or there was an unexpected business meeting... The variety of solutions to this problem is quite large. The reader has come to the right place: in this article we will look at the most successful ways to urgently remove moisture from just washed wardrobe items, which everyone should know!
Washing machine
The simplest, most convenient method. Modern automatic washing machines are equipped with a function for quickly drying wet items. After carrying out this procedure, all that remains is to take out the clothes and lightly iron them.
Do you need to dry delicate items of laundry - items made of wool, silk, viscose, polyester, elastane, lycra? It will be useful to know the following trick, which will instill confidence in the integrity and safety of your favorite outfits:
- Wrap a washed item of delicate materials in a pillowcase
- It is important to take a small pillowcase. Fold the larger pillowcase several times until a kind of lump forms.
- Tie the pillowcase or sew it up. This action is necessary to hold the item inside the drum.
- Place the tied (sewn) pillowcase into the washing machine tub and safely turn on the spin mode
- While drying using this method, stay close to the washing machine, periodically looking at the tank. The pillowcase is untied - stop the spin cycle immediately! Otherwise, all that will remain is the frustration caused by lost hours.An important meeting will have to be cancelled.
- After 10-20 minutes, remove the pillowcase and carefully remove the dry item from inside. Ready!
Does your washing machine have no spin mode? Nothing, there are many solutions! Next we will look at methods for quick drying using improvised means.
Getting rid of excess moisture
Before trying the mechanical drying options described below, you should first remove excess moisture for greater efficiency. This is quite simple to do: wrap a tightly woven item in a dry terry towel of sufficient size and twist it. The towel becomes wet - take another one. Repeat the action several times. The above technique will significantly shorten the duration and increase the effectiveness of subsequent drying. Now we can safely proceed to the methods described below.
Iron
An iron will immediately help dry clothes made of thin fabric - there is certainly one in every housewife’s home! They are best used to dry cotton items - shirts, T-shirts, jeans, bed linen. Squeeze them thoroughly before the procedure. Important: turn off the steam mode of the iron: freshly washed clothes will already contain a sufficient amount of moisture. It is also important to choose the optimal temperature regime - you should stick to the average temperature range. Iron the wet item evenly on all sides, then find a rope and hang it. Wait a few minutes. Now use the iron again. Ready!
Separately, it is worth noting the features of drying organic laundry.To preserve the original appearance of natural fabric, take a piece of cotton cloth, cover the linen with it, and iron it carefully. Repeat the procedure on all sides one by one.
Hairdryer
A hairdryer or heat fan can be an effective assistant when drying washed laundry. The main advantage of this method is that it is better to dry items made of silk, wool, nylon, satin with a hairdryer (heat fan), but the disadvantage is the relatively long drying time (about 30 minutes). It's simple: when drying a woolen item, turn on the hair dryer (heat fan). Keeping a distance (20-40 cm from the item), gradually move the tool along the length of the item until it is completely dry. If you try to dry woolen clothes with an iron, you will easily ruin them.
Oven
You can even dry the wet part of your wardrobe with an oven! When trying this drying method, it's best to start by wiping down the oven walls and door unless you want to wear clean clothes that smell strongly of food. Preheat the oven as high as possible, then turn on the fan mode, if available. Hang the wet item on the oven door or the back of a nearby chair. Turn it over several times, because it is important to ensure uniform drying.
Microwave
This method is well suited for drying small wardrobe items - panties, socks. Just place a small item inside the microwave chamber, close the door, start the device, wait 20-30 seconds. It is advisable to repeat the procedure several times until the desired result is achieved. Remember: it is important to observe moderation - not to overdo it.
Drying using natural sources
The sun is nature's best helper when it comes to drying barely washed clothes. In summer, feel free to hang wet laundry outside. On a warm day, your items will dry within an hour. Was the day warm, sunny, windy? Doubly lucky: you can collect dry clothes in 15-20 minutes! In winter, it is also possible to dry wet vestments outside. True, the procedure will not be as effective as on a hot summer day, and in the future you will have to resort to additional methods of removing moisture.
Unsafe ways to dry clothes
If you think that you can quickly dry your favorite outfits without loss using any home remedies, you are mistaken. The item will dry out, but the owner will most likely remain dissatisfied with the result of such procedures. Below we will look at several frankly unsuccessful options for immediately removing excess moisture from wardrobe elements.
- Electric heating devices. By drying in this way, the clothes will become statically charged. Among other things, the event is dangerous - you can easily get an electric shock.
- Open fire. Few people would think of drying their favorite jeans over an open fire, but if you do, expect unpleasant consequences. Some types of fabrics can ignite even when located quite far from the source of fire. Be careful!
Helpful advice
Remember: before washing or drying clothes, carefully study the instructions (requirements) for the procedures (usually the clothing label). Also, you should not abuse the methods described above for quickly drying wardrobe items, no matter how tempting they may seem.Following simple rules and not constantly rushing to dry clothes will ensure long-lasting, high-quality service for your favorite outfits.
Let's summarize. Cases when clothes that have just been washed and therefore still wet need to be put on urgently are a common phenomenon in the modern world. Fortunately, there are quite a lot of solutions to the problem. At home and outside its walls; a washing machine, a hairdryer, even an oven - improvised means that are found everywhere, as well as with the help of the forces of nature. It's up to you to choose the appropriate option. Follow the recommendations, do not neglect the advice - your favorite outfits will definitely last a long time and will become a source of only positive emotions: yours and those around you!
