As autumn approaches and energy prices rise, many households are looking for ways to dry laundry more efficiently. A popular decluttering influencer has shared a simple washing machine trick that can cut drying time without extra cost.
Nicola Lewis, known as @thisgirlcanorganise on Instagram with 217,000 followers, recommends running an extra spin cycle after the wash finishes. The “Drum/Spin” setting adds no water but extracts more moisture, leaving clothes noticeably drier.
“Double spin your laundry! Your clothes will come out much drier allowing them to dry quicker,” Lewis wrote. She advises shaking clothes before hanging to remove creases.
Lewis also suggests using a dehumidifier or, as a cheaper alternative, opening a window and placing the drying rack near natural light. A fan can circulate cold air to speed up drying and prevent mould, she says, and is cheaper than heating.
With the energy price cap rising by two per cent from October 1, running a tumble dryer costs between 48p and £1.29 per load – a cost that can quickly mount. Lewis’s double-spin hack offers a way to reduce drying time without extra energy use.
