Ah, the sacred things. Many of us love that towel-coming-out-of-the-dryer warmth. It’s a small luxury, like a hug from a cloud. Martin Lewis isn’t saying you have to live like a medieval peasant.
He’s saying: save the dryer for the occasional treat. Line-dry your towels most of the time, then toss them in for ten minutes at the end to fluff them up. You get the best of both worlds—soft towels and a fatter wallet.
Think of it like dessert. You wouldn’t eat chocolate cake for every meal, but once in a while? Absolutely worth it.
What about the rest of us who live in small flats?
I hear you. Not everyone has a garden, a balcony, or even a radiator big enough for a drying rack. If you’re in a cramped flat with no outdoor space, you’re not doomed to line-dry your jeans for three days.
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Look into dehumidifiers. They use far less energy than a tumble dryer, and they speed up indoor drying. You can also buy those nifty foldable drying racks that sit in your bathtub. Your bathroom will smell like laundry, but hey—free air freshener.
Also, consider sharing. If your building has a communal laundry room, ask if you can hang dry there. It’s awkward at first, but someone’s grandma probably did it for decades.
