Overview
- Multiple UK outlets amplified guidance steering people away from tumble dryers and heated airers toward dehumidifiers for winter drying.
- Laundry expert Mark Walker advised using a dehumidifier next to an airer and running an extra spin cycle to remove more water before drying.
- Commenters in the Mrs Hinch Facebook group widely backed dehumidifiers, reporting quicker results and saying heated airers dry only fabric touching the rails.
- Practical tips stressed ventilation and spacing garments, with a warning not to dry clothes on radiators due to condensation, musty smells and potential fire risk.
- Liverpool Echo and others paired the advice with shopping lists, highlighting discounted dehumidifier models through affiliate links.