It is more gentle on fabrics than tossing and tumbling in a dryer.

Air drying also preventsstatic cling.

It is energy efficient and reduces utility bills.

clothes on a drying rack

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It can even benefit the house by increasing the humidity when needed.

Learn what you need and how to air-dry laundry indoors easily.

Hang to Prevent Wrinkles

The way you hang laundry reduces wrinkles.

Overhead view of materials used for line drying clothing

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Give each piece of laundry a good shake before hanging them to air dry to help relax the fibers.

Relaxing fiberskeeps the material soft.

Remove humidity to reduce the chance of mold and mildew forming.

Choosing the right drying rack

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Alternatives to using a drying rack

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Removing excess moisture by rolling garments in a towel

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Folding towels and garments over a drying rack

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Opening windows and using a fan to increase ventilation

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