‘OMG I need this!’ people yell as man shares his very clever trick to dry his clothes outside – even when it’s raining
A MAN has shared his genius hack to get the washing dry outside even when it’s raining.
He was left gobsmacked when he was told that Americans take the wet washing from the washing machine and put it into the dryer.
So he decided to take to TikTok to share his alternative method of getting clothes dry whatever the weather, which he said is fairly common in Ireland, where he lives.
“This is called a Lennon line,” he said.
“It looks like a wee shed here, with a roof and it also has these wee slats on the side of it.”
Taking the camera inside, he showed two clothes lines, with a couple of bits of clothing already pegged up to dry.
The Lennon line has wheels on, so it can be moved around, and the slats on the outside of it are angled so that water and rain can’t get in.
“But it means air can move around,” he added.
“You can hang up washing in the of stormy rainy weather, which I’ve done, and it’ll dry.
“And in the summer months clothes can dry within like half an hour.”
He insisted the Lennon line has saved them “so much money” compared to constantly using the tumble dryer.
And while he probably spent upwards of £1,000 on the line, he insisted it’s been “well worth it”.
People were quick to comment on the video, with one writing: “I can’t believe I’m envious of someone’s washing line!
“There’s no hope for me now.”
“We need this in Scotland!” another insisted.
“I’m sick of it raining all the time and I can’t get the laundry out.”
“OMG I need this!” a third laughed.
“Omg I’m envious,” someone else added.
How to dry wet washing inside, in winter
Drying rack or airer
Load up your airer with wet washing and place near a heat source – like a radiator or direct sunlight – to help distribute air around your clothes.
Dehumidifier
Plug in a dehumidifier in a room with clothes hanging to dry quickly and prevent dampness and mould. Many now have a laundry setting.
Tumble dryer
A tumble dryer can heat moisture out of wet washing, saving time and can be used in any weather.
Heated airer
Many brands and shops now sell heated airers for as little as £30. The racks heat through electricity and can speed up drying time.
Open a window
Choose a spare room or unused room for keeping your washing and crack open a window, but close the door behind you.
Using curtain poles
Hang wet washing on radiators then hook them onto curtain poles with radiators below. The heat will rise and dry the items. Alternatively, if you have a shower curtain pole, hang your clothes in the bathroom with a window open.
“I always say I would love a washing line under cover to put out on a warm rainy day.”
“I’ve never been more jealous,” another admitted.
As well as keeping costs down, using a Lennon line means your clothes stay fresher for longer.
“For most of the year, in Ireland , drying clothes outside on a traditional clothes line is not a viable option due to our high rainfall,” pros at The Carlow Yard said.
“But when you use a Lennon Line you can dry your clothes outside 365 days a year, saving money on your electricity bill while keeping that new clothes look and feel for longer.”