The Minky Sure Dri Heat Pod Pro with 3 Tier Airer Cover has been reduced from £60 to £45 at Argos, and shoppers who sign up as new members at TopCashback while being new Argos customers can get the dryer for £29.59 after cashback. Those who are new to TopCashback but existing Argos customers can instead get it for £29.81 after cashback has been applied.
The device can be attached to any existing three-tier airer to help circulate warm air around laundry, drying it quicker while being gentle on fabrics. It comes with a system designed to trap heat and can be personalised with variable temperature settings. An airer is not included, so one may need to be bought separately, but it does come with an airer cover to help trap in the air and dry clothes more quickly.
Why indoor drying matters
With the increase in rain and cold weather, many people will miss the opportunity to dry clothes outside as they did during the warmer summer. As a result, many may be tempted to dry clothes indoors without the use of a dryer. However, it is generally discouraged to dry clothing on a radiator, as this could increase the risk of mould spores forming since it increases moisture in the air.
Guidance from Dr Denning, a professor of Infectious Disease in Global Health at the University of Manchester, highlights: “My advice would be when in doubt, dry wet washing outside, in a tumble dryer or in a well-ventilated indoor space away from bedrooms and living areas.”
Alternative airers available
For those wanting a complete airer, the Spring & Spruce Speedi-Dry Tower Compact Heated Clothes Airer is available on Amazon at a reduced rate, dropping from £119.99 to £99.99. This airer comes with three tiers and heats up to help clothes dry faster.
Otherwise, the Extra Large 4-Tier Clothes Airer with Wheels is available on Amazon for £39.99. This four-tier airer provides plenty of space to dry a large amount of clothes, with extendable side wings allowing for more drying area while staying compact.
Shopper reviews
Shoppers who already grabbed the Minky Sure Dri Heat Pod Pro praised it for its performance, with one customer writing: “Brilliant item would never go back to a tumble dryer so much cheaper to run. Would recommend people to buy this item, we'll done Argos.”
Another added: “Used this since winter and is great at drying in 2-3 hours. Cost to run is low and saves a lot of time and effort when drying.” A third said: “An excellent system found if I looped the front over a radiator the heating dried the clothes, just use the electric heater to dry if no heating on or need to dry quickly. You must hang the clothes so the air can circulate, eco setting takes quite a time to dry.”
A fourth added: “Clothes dry quickly in this Heat Pod. It seems quicker than a Dri Buddy, but it does not come with a clothes rack. So if you add a rack the price is probably similar. Very pleased with this purchase.” A fifth said: “I bought this a while ago, and since I live in a small place, it has been a life saviour! I didn’t notice it didn’t come with the rack lol but I had one lying around and I could leave it do its thing while doing other stuff. Beware of the condensation! Amazing nonetheless, very very warm.”
A sixth added: “Bought this Minky drying system a month ago sgo and I’m absolutely delighted with it! It drys my clothes really quickly, very efficient! Plus it drys a large airer of clothes very quickly. I’m really pleased with this purchase and would recommend it as it is also much cheaper than other drying systems, on the market!”
However, one less pleased customer wrote: “Great cover and heater works very well. Having different modes of drying and timer too helps. Cable isn't very long though about 1.5m which needs to be longer as heater would be placed on the floor. Cover can be very fiddly when putting on and off. I'd recommend a pole system to slot into corners of fabric would make it even better.” Another added: “I bought this about 3 weeks ago, it definitely cuts the drying time but you can’t overload the rack.”
How to get the Minky Heat Pad for £29.59 Via TopCashback
Sign up to TopCashback here. Search for Argos and click ‘Get Cashback Now’. Shop and checkout as usual. Cashback will track and appear in the TopCashback account within seven working days of purchase.
