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With winter just around the corner, you may be thinking about an alternative to the outdoor clothesline that you have used all summer. Because I no longer have a clothes dryer, I can either choose to visit my neighborhood laundromat or consider other arrangements.

I recently read an article about how drying your clothes indoors can actually add to the comfort of your home.  We are all aware of how dry the air can be in winter, remember all the static in your hair?  This seemed like a great idea so I began my search for the perfect drying implement.  I had no idea there were so many choices.

Your selections range from retractable clotheslines you can hang in the bathroom to a drying rack that once fully loaded with clothes will raise up to the ceiling on a pulley system, saving tons of space.  There are folding racks, racks on wheels and even umbrella tripod styles.  The choice is yours based on the space you have and the amount of laundry you will need to dry.

Find the driest area of your home to set up your drying rack or clothesline.  If your home is feeling uncomfortably dry, usually when the humidity level drops below 40%, drying your clothes indoors can make a real difference.  Because of the increased moisture in the air, you may not need to use your central heating as much since people feel warmer in a humid environment.  

If your home has a moisture “problem”, consider setting up your drying space in a garage or enclosed porch that can be ventilated.  If there is not an indoor option, you can still dry clothes outside in winter.  Even if they freeze, the moisture will eventually dissipate in the dry winter air.

If you need guidance to prepare your home for winter clothes drying or advice on choosing a drying rack, please contact us so we can find the perfect solution for you.