Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Line Dry
• Method 2 of 2: Drying indoors
• Tips
• What do you need
• Drying with a clothesline
• Indoor drying

Hanging your clothes up may seem old-fashioned, but it is a sure-fire way to dry whatever clothes you have. The easiest way to do this is by pinning your clothes to a clothesline, indoors or outdoors. To dry your clothes indoors, hang them on a wall or floor dryer. After a few hours, your clothes will be fresh again without having to tumble dry.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Line Dry

1. 1 Shake clothes after washing. Grasp the hem of the garment and shake it vigorously to straighten it after washing and remove wrinkles. The less wrinkled your clothes are, the faster they will dry.
2. 2 Turn dark clothing inside out to prevent sun fading. If you live in a sunny region, turn dark T-shirts and jeans inside out. Over time, your clothes will start to fade, but this will slow down the process. Also, if you are hanging dark clothes in the sun, remove them as soon as the clothes are dry.
   • But white clothes can be left outside. The sun will only brighten her.
3. 3 Pin the folded sheets around the edges. Start with large items as they take up more space and dry more slowly. Fold them in half, and then bring the folded edge up, twisting it slightly using the clothesline. Pin one corner, continue along the rope, and pin the sheet in the center and in the other corner.
   • Line up the top of the sheet with the clothesline. Repeat this with each item you hang to avoid wrinkling.
4. 4 Hang up the towels unfolded. Unfold the towels and bring them to the clothesline. Place the small edge of the towel over the clothesline. Pin both ends to prevent the towel from falling off. Hang the towel upright and unfolded to dry faster.
   • To save on clothespins, hang towels next to each other and clip them by the edges with one clothespin.
5. 5 Hang T-shirts by the hem. Bring the bottom edge to the rope. Pin one corner, then pull the shirt along the rope and pin the other. The hem should be straight and stretched along the rope to prevent the shirt from sagging. The shirt will dry faster if the heavier part of the shirt hangs down.
   • T-shirts can also be hung using hangers. Hang clothes on hangers and clothes hangers on a clothesline.
6. 6 Pin your pants by the seams to dry them faster. Fold the pants in half by pressing the legs together. Bring the hem of the legs to the clothesline and pin them. If you have two clotheslines hanging side by side, separate the legs and pin one to each string. This will further shorten the drying time.
   • Since the waist of the trousers is heavier, it is best to let it hang down. But, if you like, the trousers can also be hung around the waist.
7. 7 Hang the socks in pairs by the toes. Keep your socks in pairs to save space. Fold the socks with the string toes wrapped around them. Attach one clothespin between your socks by attaching both at the same time. Do the same for the remaining pairs of socks that need to be dried.
8. 8 Pinch small items by the edges. Hang things like baby pants, small towels, and underwear just like you did a towel. Stretch them along the rope so they don't sag. Pinch the clothespins at both ends. You will need quite a lot of space to hang all these items in a line.
   • If there is not enough space, try looking for a free corner between other objects and hang them there.

Method 2 of 2: Drying indoors

1. 1 Dry your clothes outdoors. Allow air circulation for your clothes to dry well. Heat and sunlight will help too. Regardless of the drying method, do not leave clothes in a closet, dressing room, or other enclosed area. Hang it near open doors, windows, and vents.
   • Clothes do not need to be placed in direct sunlight, but sunlight will greatly speed up the drying process.
2. 2 Turn on the fans and heating system. The natural heat source and air circulation will speed up the drying time. Turn on nearby heat and air sources. These can be fans and heating systems in your home. The warmth and air will dry your clothes faster.
   • If you live in a humid climate, a dehumidifier will also speed up the drying process.
   • Be careful when using heat. Do not place clothing directly next to a heat source as this may result in a fire.
3. 3 Hang your clothes on the curtain rod. Chances are, you already have a curtain rod that you can use to dry your clothes. Hang your clothes on the curtain rod and arrange them so that objects do not touch each other. If water is dripping off your clothes, place towels or buckets underneath.
   • Larger items, such as towels and sheets, need more space in the eaves. However, it can be used to dry almost any type of clothing.
   • Larger items can be hung on a door or chair back.
4. 4 Use hangers to hang non-stretch clothing from the curtain rod. Clothes hangers are useful for hanging non-stretch clothing like jeans and T-shirts. Hang them between the clothes you hung from the curtain rod. Place the clothes on the hangers, and then hang them so that the air reaches all parts of the fabric.
   • Leave some space between each item to keep moisture from trapping.
5. 5 Install a tumble dryer so you have more room to hang your clothes. A relatively inexpensive tumble dryer can be found in a department store. In fact, these are scaled-down versions of the curtain rods. Place the dryer near an open window or heat source, and then hang your clothes on top of it.
   • The advantage of dryers is mobility. They can be placed anywhere. They also have a flat underwear stand.
6. 6 Do not hang delicate, stretch clothing. If knitted sweaters and other similar clothes are hung out, they will stretch. It is best to dry these items on a flat surface. To do this, you can buy a drying mesh at your nearest department store. The net is hung on a horizontal bar like a regular hanger. Leave the delicate item in the net until dry.
   • Another way to dry these items is to lay them out on a dry towel. You can also use the top of the collapsible tumble dryer, if you have one.
7. 7 Hang items of clothing as far apart as possible. Before leaving your clothes to dry, check how they are hanging. There should be enough free space around each item. Hang your clothes as far apart as possible to dry them faster. There should be enough space next to each item.
8. 8 Flip the clothes over to the other side. Wait 15-30 minutes and then turn the clothes over. If you leave your clothes wet for a long time, they will start to smell musty. Turn the garment over to prevent this and speed up the drying process.
   • Turn large items such as blankets first, and the rest as needed. It all depends on the temperature and air circulation in the room.

Tips

• Clothespins can be purchased at most department stores and thousands of small items stores. To buy better quality clothespins, search online or visit your local hardware store.
• Hang your clothes in the morning to dry them faster in the sun and heat. Clothes will dry out anyway, even if you hang them overnight.
• The clothesline can be used even in winter! Even if you live in a cold, snowy region, it doesn't stop your clothes from drying out outside.
• Get creative when drying indoors. Pull a clothesline between two pipes or doors.

What do you need

Drying with a clothesline

• Clothesline
• Clothespins
• Laundry basket

Indoor drying

• Cornice
• Clothes hangers
• Tumble dryer, drying net or other flat surface
• Heat source and fans
• Air Dryer