A £2.99 Aldi buy can slash your energy bill and dry clothes quicker
AN ALDI £2.99 special buy could help slash your energy bills and reduce the time it takes to dry your laundry.
The discount supermarket is selling a three-pack of tumble dryer balls for the bargain price, and they could help keep your bills manageable this winter.
The white wool dryer balls can be added to your tumble dryer to help your clothes dry faster.
The balls allow air to circulate around the laundry and help to keep fabrics soft and unwrinkled, as well as speeding up drying times.
The laundry essential is particularly useful when drying thicker fabrics such as towels and bedding, that can take a long time to fully dry.
So, if you’re cash-strapped and don’t want to fork out a fortune on energy costs this bargain buy could help.
The special buy is available in stores for a limited time alongside other home gadgets including a dehumidifier and heated airers.
Aldi’s middle aisle buys frequently attract crowds and the retailer often has dupes of hot items.
To get your hands on the energy-saving gadget, you will have to visit a store, as Aldi does not sell online.
Of course, whenever buying something like this you should always check prices to see how it compares to those listed by other retailers.
You can do this through websites like Price Spy and Price Runner or quickly scan Google.
Amazon is selling wool tumble dryer balls for around £8, with shoppers saying they’ve made their laundry softer and reduced drying times.
Meanwhile Lakeland has similar balls for £3.99.
Aldi’s latest homeware special buy range also includes the retailers range of heated airers, which have been selling out all winter.
The gadgets have proved popular as many households are struggling to keep up with the cost of energy bills.
The Energy Saving Trust highlights that washing machines and tumble dryers are among the most energy hungry appliances in homes.
There are ways to reduce your energy consumption including using eco-modes and selecting lower temperatures.
Smart plugs can also help you track your energy consumption.
How to get help with your energy bills
If you are worried about paying your energy bills this winter it is worth being aware of a number of support measures which are available.
For starters, the government has begun rolling out its Cold Weather Payment, which gives people £25 for every seven day period of cold weather.
Many gas and energy suppliers offer grants and schemes for customers who are struggling.
For example, British Gas has a fund open to pre-payment meter and credit customers who have found themselves in debt worth up to £1,700.
The Individual and Families Fund was first set up in 2021 to help households struggling with energy debt.
This scheme’s support is available to British Gas and non-British Gas customers.
You might be able to get help with essential costs from your local council through a programme called the Household Support Fund (HSF).
The funding is designed to help people who are vulnerable or can’t afford to pay for necessities like energy bills, water bills, and food.
More winter laundry tips
Tackling laundry in the winter can be a challenge, but these handy tips can help you stay on top of it:
- Use a Dehumidifier: Place a dehumidifier in your drying area to speed up the drying process and prevent dampness.
- Spin Cycle Boost: Run an extra spin cycle on your washing machine to remove excess water from clothes, reducing drying time.
- Indoor Drying Rack: Invest in a good-quality indoor drying rack and position it near a radiator or in a well-ventilated room.
- Tumble Dryer Balls: Add tumble dryer balls to your dryer to help clothes dry faster and reduce static cling.
- Space-Saving Hangers: Use space-saving hangers or a retractable washing line to maximise indoor drying space.
- Microfibre Towels: Lay microfibre towels over your drying rack to absorb extra moisture from hanging clothes.
- Partially Dry Outside: On dry days, hang clothes outside for a short period before bringing them in to finish drying.
These hacks can help you keep your laundry routine efficient and your clothes fresh, even during the colder months.
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