Hi! I’m super interested in air drying my clothes. How do you get the wrinkles out. I don’t want to spend a ton of time ironing. Thank you for your help!!

@@lynneharris7706 hi Lynne. I just iron everything. But I love to iron. Maybe try steaming the items?

Thank you for replying back! I think I’ll invest in a steamer:)

I use a steamer, too. I love it!

Update?

@@b.w.6919 I bought a dryer and washer. I’m lazy as hell and never have time to hang dry unless it’s a shirt for work.

Lol me too

And they do a bad job anyways

Is it true that dryers are bad for the environment?

That's the trickie part is drying them fast enough before they grow mildew, it's harder in a wet climate throughout winter.

Dude you sound so smart

You're so welcome! Being a "save the earth person" or not, if you're reducing an energy bill, I think we're all on board with that 😌

@@missmethodical thank you!! It's working on my everyday clothes!! I actually can't wait to see the energy bill now lol

Noted! Thanks for stopping by

Get a small fan and aim it at your indoor clothesline on low speed to make the clothes dry faster. Because you're not adding heat like a clothes dryer does, it doesn't take that much energy.

Hello 👋🏻 For terry or woven fabrics (cotton poplin/silk/synthetic), you can try drying them right on a hanger. I've hung mine all over the place (my drying rack, doors, the shower curtain rod) - just leave some room between your pieces so they can air out! The nice thing about this is you can put it away right after and it usually doesn't need any ironing because it should have dried in the desired shape. I would avoid using this method with knits (think sweaters) or you may they may dry stretched and pulled out. As of your home temperature, I honestly would not worry too much about it, as any typical room temperature will probably work just fine. I would just avoid drying your clothes near a steamy bathroom or sources of humidity, and the kitchen while cooking very savory/pungent foods. I hope this helps and thanks so much for stopping by!

@@missmethodical thanks for the advise and inspiration. Looking forwards to keeping my favorite clothes and saving money.

Agreed with the use of white vinegar. Can also be used in a spray bottle while line drying in the bathtub. Disinfects and deoderizes and I believe softens up the clothes for a faster dry...purchased a Ninja Spin Dryer about two weeks ago. Took me an unexpected frustrating week to get the knack of it. If unbalanced a violent rocking. The first minute or two is telling. Learning to get better at loading and if needed redustributing the balance if needed. Like it's nearly identical other company 'twin'(the Panda has been known to last for many 10-12years). 3200 rpm. Very powerful. 320Watts. Takes three minutes to extract once it takes to running smoothly. A container with a five inch lip recommended. I ended up a yogurt container inside a chicken feed pan and suprisingly this is needed with dish or bath towels. Just that small time frame and the towels or clothes are amazingly nearly dry. Talk about speeding up the hang dry time! Does not do blankets in my home that are full-queen size comforters. Yes to a microblanket, and lapsize blankets...equally awesome on my elasticized athletic shorts and leggings and thick winter socks. I realize with my single person handwashing in the tub and line drying, with just my clothes I probably could have gone with the smaller spinner? Cute the wringing and dry times from about one to two days down to about less than a day and completely dry overnight. I like to keep up with a daily check of washing clothes and not piling up for the week. My laundry days are not about every three days average. Am fortunate to have a high sunny bathroom window. But the apt bathroom vents since I moved in several years ago, lights on or not, has an automatic moisture sensor I am not allowed to touch(went through several rounds with staff) but handwashing then line drying that sensor tends to go constantly. Portable fans in the summers with 60W being the highest choice I can deal with on my utility bills. Bur needing the hvac and portable heating fans 750W-1500W in the winter takes longer hours to dry. The spinner took me a bit to get over the frustration and now it is getting easier to operate but I am glad I hung onto it! Load in, layer donut style the clothes, clothes lid-turn easy latch and rebalance if needed about no more than ten minutes. Maybe a few smaller loads? But let spin 3-5minutes and that takes about a day or two off from either winter or summer line drying. Am running already the bathroom vent much less as it stops when no more moisture in the clothes and much less on portable fans(soon same for winter portable heaters). Definitely no more worries on mold-mildew issues which signed lease states I need to be on top of. Hope this info helps. Am a granny now. Do not mind too much to bathtub wash clothing but wringing and long dry times I am relieved to let go! The larger blankets I take to the laundrymat and can throw on a three stepladder that barely fits inside my tub. Gets the job done.

Be careful mildew and mold are no joke..! People get sick from these. Take care :)

That sounds like you have a very interesting lifestyle! Have you thought of doing your own KZfaq videos? The only suggestion I would have about drying clothes when it's raining is simply to wait until you have a few good days before doing the wash.

I actually dry my laundry the same way all year round!

Happy to help :) Good luck out there and thanks for stopping by!

Wish I’d known about this back then and I wouldn’t have had clothes stolen from washroom dryer. If you have to wash your clothes at a public place stay with them. 🍀

@@ArtzFenix yeah i stay with them as much as possible but my schedule is contradict and i can't trust someone to look for them 😂

@@missmethodical thank you again Ｏ(≧∇≦)Ｏ

Hi Lu, my clothes actually do not drip because my spin cycle is pretty good at removing excess water. I would run an additional spin cycle if you find them still too wet. As of towels and bedding, these are some of the few items I actually do not hang dry and will use the dryer for! I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning into my channel!

Hello 👋🏻 Sheets and towels are actually one of the few items I will use the dryer for, especially if they are very large. I will usually still hang dry my smaller towels and cloth napkins. I don't have issues with them drying rough or crinkly, but one cause for this is using too much detergent (regardless of dry method). I would try to use less or try giving your towels an extra rinse. You could also try rinsing with a little bit of vinegar or use fabric softener. I hope they dry softer after trying these techniques! Honestly, most, if not all, of my peers do not wear shoes in their homes either. It might feel rude or picky, but the way I see it: my house, my rules. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I already ask visitors to deal with all sorts of "uncommon" lifestyle choices for the sake of zero-waste, such as using a compost bin, recycling snack bags, trying a bidet, using Bee's Wrap, etc. 😅 I personally don't feel like I'm asking too much when it comes to simply removing shoes. It seems you understand this: All sorts of stuff can be tracked indoors (including literal feces)- it's gross! I think if you want to appear more accommodating, start by offering hospitality and then follow up with the ask to remove shoes. "I'm so glad you made it and I'm so excited to hang out. In case you need it, our wi-fi password is written on the fridge. I'll go get you something to drink while you put your stuff down, and if it's alright, could I trouble you to leave your shoes by the door?" You could also try providing socks or slippers. Dealing with people can be tough! I hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by my channel :)

miss methodical Thank you so much!

I live in northern Ontario and it is common here to take your shoes off at the door- in your own house and someone else’s. I would be very upset if someone walked into my house with their shoes on. I don’t know what kind of germs they are spreading throughout my house 🤢

When drying towels do not rinse with fabric softener. Hang towel to air dry, almost dry, dry towels on air fluff cycle

Hi Corey - I think the key here is going to be increasing fabric to air surface area. I would try to hang them in a way that achieves this so they dry as quickly as possible without wrinkles. You could try using a shower curtain rod or 'tenting' your sheets by draping them over an arrangement of tall chairs. Hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by

Thanks for the idea! I'll add it to my list. In the meantime, I recommend drying your clothes flat. You can lay them across multiple rungs on a drying rack. If they are too delicate and fall through, lay a clean towel across the rungs first, and then lay your clothes on top. I also recommend NOT storing your knits or clothes that can stretch out on hangers. I store my knit sweaters and t-shirts folded in drawers/shelves only. Hope this helps!

I think you're referring to the small white hanger visible at 3:10. If so, I believe I found that one at a TJ Maxx or Nordstrom Rack. It's actually just a flat hanger with several rungs arranged in a cascading V pattern, and it's designed for accessories, belts, ties, and scarves. I can't seem to figure out the exact item name, but if you search for an accessory hanger online, it should yield similar products. If you're referring to either of my foldable white drying racks, you can find links in the description. Let me know if you meant something else and I will try to clarify for you! Thanks for stopping by :)

Hi Trevor - My large towels are actually one of the few pieces I will use the dryer for. Sometimes I will still hang dry my smaller towels. I don't have issues with them drying rough or crinkly, but one cause for this is using too much detergent. I would try to use less, or if it's too late, try giving your towels an extra rinse. You could also try rinsing with a little bit of vinegar or use fabric softener. I hope they dry softer after trying these techniques! Thanks for stopping by my channel :)

@@missmethodical Also, if you have room to dry your towels, you can just throw them in the dryer to fluff a bit before or after hanging them. It gets the washer wrinkles out.

Hi Nathan - not so much a dumb question as it is difficult to answer, as dry time is going to depend on several factors like air flow, room temperature, humidity, and especially fabric. It can definitely feel inconvenient to have to wait for your clothes to dry. Personally, I find that planning for 24 hours for most items is enough, with 36-48 hours for thicker fabrics. Hope this helps! Thanks for stopping by my channel

Hi Kassandra - You should be good to dry your clothes even in a room without windows 🙂 Water evaporation still occurs without sunlight!

All of my clothes are comfortable after hang drying

I do not use any fabric softener when washing. When I do use the dryer (for large towels and linens), I use wool dryer balls.

Use white vinegar on the rinse cycle. Life changing

Use vinegar on the rinse cycle. It helps a lot

Thanks! It's actually an LG I picked out. I like it a lot

I think it's safe to say nobody likes crunchy clothes! I personally don't have any issues with this (at least not in recent memory), but I do know that the biggest reason for this is using too much detergent. Be sure to double check that the detergent you've selected suits your washer, as not all detergents work for every washer. Next, you could try switching to a "cleaner" or simpler detergent formula. I recommend those by Tru Earth, The Simple Co., or The Laundress. The first two have simple formulas and are zero-waste. The Laundress has several types of formulas depending on the fabrics you might need to wash. If you think the damage has already been done on a load, try rinsing your load once more with just water (and use less detergent next time). You can also try rinsing with a cup of white vinegar, which should help to rinse off excess detergent from your fabrics (my favorite is The Laundress Scented Vinegar). Lastly, if your pieces are still crispy after drying, you can try steaming them in the same position that you'd be wearing them to loosen up the fibers a bit (i.e. if you hung a pair of jeans at the knees and you need to steam them, hang them by the waist while steaming instead). I do this with my silk pieces and it never fails to soften them up! I hope these tips help you out :) Thanks so much for stopping by my channel

@@missmethodical thank you for the tip!! I didn’t realize that. I probably am using to much detergent and am looking to do more zero waste detergents in the future. Your welcome! Great video btw!! :)

I have also found that aiming a fan at the clothes helps move them a bit (use clothespins to keep shorter/lighter items on the rungs if needed) and keep them from getting crunchy. It also helps them dry faster.

I don't really consider sunlight as a factor for hang drying. However, I would imagine sunlight could potentially cause color bleaching on clothing over time if the rays are really intense. This is not an issue I've run into, and I hang dry right inside the sunny office featured in this video all the time.

Hi Eli - I have two suggestions: 1. Lie your washed garments flat on a clean, absorbent towel. Roll them together and gently press to squeeze excess water out before hanging them up. 2. Set your drying rack up in a bathtub or on top of a large tray to catch any dripping water. Hope this helps! Thanks for stopping by

They sell spin dryers that aren’t to bad :) also there is such thing as a portable washer that hooks up to your sink that has a powerful spin cycle

@@jesskarose2446 yeah? Is Dyson the make? If so I would buy blindly.

@@missmethodical thanks, I'll give one of those hyperabsorbent towels a try again

Yes, the looser the knit, the higher the risk. I will lay delicate pieces to dry flat across the rack. You can put a clean towel under to create a flat surface. I only do this for wool/alpaca or loose weave natural fabrics. I don't have issues with cotton active wear.

Unfortunately, no! But using less in the first place, or doing an extra rinse cycle if it's too late will help

Hi Mayra 👋🏻 Yes, I do have some tips. Before you wash collared shirts (and really any item), if they have any buttons or zippers, be sure to close them all up. This will keep your clothes more structured as they are tumbling around in the wash and will be less likely to stretch out. Also, you may want to consider putting them inside a mesh laundry bag. This will prevent certain items from snagging on other items while being washed, also reducing the chance they stretch out. After washing: Since collared shirts are typically not knits (they are usually made from synthetics, cotton poplin, silk, or a blend, etc.), they are typically safe to hang dry directly on a clothes hanger. I recommend putting your tops, while they are still damp, on a hanger and then fixing the collars so they will dry correctly in that same position. I like to use flat, felt hangers because it gives me something to press the fabric against. If they still look funny after drying, I recommend going over the collar with a steamer. I don't own nor use an iron, but that's an option as well. I hope these tips help you out! Thanks so much for stopping by my channel

@@missmethodical Thank you! I will try the mesh bag tip for my t-shirts since I find those come out stretched also. Thank you!

I use a steamer on all my wrinkly clothes. It's gentle and effective

I would recommend a reusable lint remover (usually looks like a small paddle with red fabric)!

It works partially because when I shake, I could still see link/dust flying all over

Hi Angel - I wouldn't bother with changing your home's thermostat just for hanging clothes to dry. They will do just fine at "room temperature". When possible, I would avoid leaving your clothes near high heat sources like a space heater, fireplace, oven, or hot stove. I think you'd really have to crank the heat up in your house to damage your clothes, as simply turning up the heat in your house is unlikely to get as hot as inside of a dryer. I hope this helps! Thanks for stopping by my channel :)

Yes, I would just be careful with high heat on certain fabrics

I think this is going to vary based mostly on garment fabric and size, and then along some other smaller factors like air flow, humidity, and temperature within your space. For me, generally, thicker and larger high percentage cotton/wool pieces (denim, chunky knits) will take the longest (full day or overnight) while smaller pieces made from light natural (silk, linen, tencel) or synthetic (polyester, viscose, rayon) fabrics will dry the fastest (few hours), with natural/synthetic blends somewhere in between. If you need something to dry faster but still want to take advantage of the energy and fabric saving benefits of hang drying, I recommend partial drying with low heat in the dryer and finishing on the rack.

Take tshirts from the warm dryer already being washed and dried inside out. Socks and underwear go on the bottom. Helpful to be more discreet when using community laundry room. Layer your tshirts as last set of clothes on top of the basket-across the basket. Some say a towel maybe a small one(?)helps speed up drying times. Once inside your apt(?), allow your kitty to healthwise benefit from the warmth. Using patience. Once kitty leaves the basket, . You can claim your laundry back by turning your tshirts back to where you prefer to hang up or folf and put away in drawers. If kitty leaves fur, no one ever notices from the inside! If a garment is too impt, pull it out before kitty gets too comfy with it. Miss one of my senior kitties with fond memories of his victorious insistence of 'sharing'.

@@abbeyl6115 thank you SO much ☺️

Same here ! We have lived in our current home 28 1/2 yrs & no dryer. Don't need one. I had one at last place but still hung laundry outdoors . Everything lasts so much longer ! Dryers ruin fabrics. All that lint in lint trap isn't surface lint...it's fabric that's pulled out.

How do you prevent shirts from wrinkling after pulling from washer

@@thedmv84 They drip dry on hangar, if they have wrinkles I iron them.

Hi there 👋🏻 I'm sorry your clothes aren't smelling fresh after air drying. That must be frustrating 😔 Here are some things I would try to avoid this in the future: 1. Hang dry your clothing immediately after they are done washing. I've definitely made the mistake of forgetting and my clothes smell like a wet dog before they even get the chance to dry! In my experience, the solution is not to simply wash and/or rinse as usual a second time. Instead, rinse the load with a water + white vinegar solution and the smell should come right out. I use "Scented Vinegar" by The Laundress. My clothes do not smell like vinegar after this procedure. 2. Hang dry your clothes in a fashion where fabrics are not in contact with one another (or at least do your best to minimize it) and increase the surface area of contact with the air as much as possible. If you leave wet clothes in a pile, this reduces air flow and increases the chance of bad smells. 3. Don't hang dry your clothes in a space where they might pick up on other scents. For example, when I lived in a one bedroom apartment, I would always bring my drying rack into my bedroom and I close the door if I wanted to cook something pungent, savory, or spicy. 4. Try to hang dry your clothing away from any sources of humidity, like a steamy bathroom. You could even put them in a room with a dehumidifier, which will help pull away any additional moisture in the air. I hope these tips help you out! Thanks for stopping by :)

Get a small fan, and stick it underneath the drying rack.