Did you know that your washing machine can also dry your clothes? A feature that many people still don’t know about.

Fortunately, there is an ultra-simple method to speed up drying, without investing in a bulky appliance.

The magic trick to dry a towel in the drum

Here’s a lesser-known but effective technique: after washing, put your clothes back in the washing machine with… a large, clean and completely dry bath towel. Then run a quick spin, preferably on the highest speed. The result? The towel acts like a giant sponge, absorbing excess moisture from your clothes. In just a few minutes, they’ll be almost dry!

For this trick to work perfectly, make sure to use a very absorbent towel (avoid very thin microfibers) and don’t overload the drum. Leave enough space so that everything can rotate freely. It’s incredibly simple and really useful in an emergency!

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