Cleaning fans explain free airer trick that stops clothes stinking
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As the chill sets in and outdoor clothes drying becomes a no-go, energy prices might make many think twice about using tumble dryers. It's no shocker that airdrying indoors is the go-to, but it often leaves clothes with a 'musty' or damp odour due to slower drying times and prolonged moisture retention. But worry not, you can now say goodbye to that unpleasant smell for good, and it won't cost you a penny.
Fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch - aka Sophie Hinchliffe - have shared a nifty clothes airer hack that banishes musty smells without the need for a re-wash. On the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, one user queried: "I've been reading some posts recently about how people dry their clothes in the winter because I also really struggle with this.
"When I put them on my airers, they end up with a terrible musty smell and I end up washing them again because of the bad smell. How do you stop the clothes from drying musty? I must be doing something wrong somewhere, thank you.". People were more than happy to share their laundry wisdom, as the commenters descended en masse to assist a lady in distress. A deluge of advice highlighted the simplest hack: ensuring clothes have sufficient space on the airer for effective drying,.
Overcrowding your airer spells trouble as it prolongs drying times and increases the risk of that dreaded musty stench. "I usually rotate my washing halfway through drying and make sure it is well spread out, it'll dry quickly," one user offered their two cents.
