If you want your clothes to be almost dry after removing them from the drum, put them back in for an extra wash cycle. The secret is to toss a large, clean, and completely dry terry cloth towel next to them. It’s important not to crumple it into a ball, but to spread it loosely among the other clothes so that it has as much contact surface as possible.
As soon as you turn on the highest spin speed, the dry towel will begin to absorb moisture from your wet clothes, like a sponge in a washing machine. By the end of the cycle, you’ll feel the towel has become heavy and damp, but your favorite T-shirt will only feel slightly damp. A few minutes of airing or a quick ironing will be enough to completely dry it. The fewer clothes you load at once, the more dramatic the effect.
Intelligent rotation and airflow
If you still need to use the dryer, it doesn’t matter how you load it. The most common mistake is stacking clothes on top of each other, which prevents air from flowing through the layers. Always place the items you need most urgently on the edge of the dryer or at a suitable distance from the rest of your clothes.
It’s a good idea to turn clothes inside out after a few hours. This is because water drains more slowly from internal seams and thicker parts (like pockets or belts). Turning clothes inside out allows air to reach previously clogged areas. It’s also helpful to place the dryer in the driest spot in your home or near a dehumidifier. A dryer draws moisture from clothes, which not only speeds up drying but also keeps the air fresher.
