There are two ways to dry your freshly washed laundry. You can either put them in the tumble dryer or hang them up on a clothes horse. Which is better for your laundry?
In addition to your personal preference, your living and space situation also plays a role. Not everyone has a tumble dryer (also known asa tumble dryer, laundry pump dryer or condenser dryer ) or a long washing line in the garden.
The material of the clothes also determines whether they are dried in the air or in the machine.
However, if you have the choice, there are clear advantages and disadvantages.
We reveal the advantages and disadvantages of the tumble dryer and clothes horse
In summer, laundry dries in the sun in no time at all and smells wonderfully fresh. In the fall, it's more time-consuming and unpredictable with the weather - so to be on the safe side, put it in the dryer. What other pros and cons are there?
Advantages of hanging up laundry
Save money: Because you don't use electricity to hang up laundry, you save energy costs and therefore money.Protecting the environment: So this option is also much more environmentally friendly.
Protect your clothes: Your clothes also suffer less and stay beautiful for longer.
No ironing: If you take the time to hang up your laundry carefully, you don't have to iron it afterwards.
Where there are advantages, there are also disadvantages.
Disadvantages of hanging up laundry
Time-consuming: Although you save electricity, hanging up laundry takes a lot of time.Space-intensive: Laundry requires space. If you only have a small drying room or a clothes horse in your home, you are extremely limited.
Danger of mould: If you dry indoors, you need to ventilate regularly to get the moisture out again.
Pollendanger: Allergy sufferers should not hang laundry outside. Pollen can get stuck in your clothes.
Advantages of tumble dryers
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Efficient: A disadvantage when hanging up, a clear advantage here. Put the laundry in, press the button, done.
Space-saving: The tumbler stands in its place and doesn't take up any space in your garden or home.
Fast: Whether winter, summer, rain or sun - your laundry dries quickly and easily.
Cosy: The laundry from the dryer is soft, fragrant and cosy.
Disadvantages of tumble dryers
Electricity consumer: Your tumble dryer eats up electricity and money.Environmental impact: Definitely the worse option for your sustainable lifestyle.
Shrinkage: Not all fabrics are suitable for the tumble dryer, some can shrink - very annoying
Loss of quality: The wear and tear on clothes ishigher with regular tumble dryer use. Clothes can get fluff or holes.
Of course, you decide for yourself which points are more important to you.
What else do you need to consider when drying laundry? We'll give you some tips
Pay attention to the label
Before you put an item of clothing in the dryer, you should check the care symbols on the label. Not all fabrics are suitable for this and could shrink or break.
See this symbol: Laundry can go in the dryer.
Special fabrics and clothes
Delicate textiles should not be machine-dried because their fibers could break. Clothes made of synthetic fibers also do not tolerate the heat well and could melt.
Under no circumstances should you put them in the tumble dryer:
- Silk, cashmere, pure wool and viscose
- Synthetic fibers such as polyamide or polyacrylic
- Tights, bras and lingerie
- T-shirts with prints
- Socks with plastic studs
- Bath mats with a rubber underside
Expensive and high-quality clothing should generally be hung up because it protects the material.
Bed linen and terry towels
As a rule of thumb, laundry that you can wash at 60 degrees can also be machine-dried. They even get really nice and fluffy.
It can go in the tumble dryer without any problems:
- Bed linen
- Bath towels and hand towels
- Kitchen and cleaning cloths
- socks
- Cotton underwear
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Jeans
In the past, most jeans were made of pure cotton and could easily be tumble dried. Today, however, they often contain acrylic and elastane. So pay attention to the label and any washing instructions.
- Pure cotton: suitable for tumble drying
- Synthetic fibers such as acrylic or polyester: Do not tumble dry
- High stretch content: Risk of shrinkage, do not tumble dry
- Ripped jeans: Risk of tearing, do not tumble dry
Need to dry quickly? You can put your jeans in the dryer on a low heat and gentle cycle for a maximum of 30 minutes, remove them while still damp and leave them to finish drying on the line.
The right program
Newer dryer models have a variety of programs tailored to the respective load of laundry. Make sure the drying temperatureis low and select the right program.
The energy consumption of a full machine of towels is greater than that of cotton underwear, for example. This means you can not only protect the laundry, but also your electricity consumption.
Do you need more tips on washing? You can find more articles here.
