As you might expect, the answers were varied.

Read on to find out which method our readers prefer, and which one is right for you.

On the other hand, this is one thing the dryer definitely will not do.

Clothes hanging outside on clothesline next to sunflowers giving off pollen

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It truly is a great way to dry these home staples.

A few even nodded to extending the life of their delicate items clothes this way.

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A Mix of Both!

But as one responder pointed out, its not just rain thats a factor.

Temperature can yield different results, too.

Clothespins added to towel and clothes on clothe line to air dry outside

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But if youre based in a cooler climate, outdoor line drying could take far too long.

In that case, they prefer to make the most of sunny days and hang their items outside.

Laundry room with drying rack and white machines near brightly-lit window

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Clothes hanging on clothesline as sun sets behind sunflowers with laundry basket in front

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