I do not own a dryer, and so drying clothes indoors in winter feels like a military operation. My large airer seems to take up a whole room, and it takes precision planning to time one load drying with another one going into the washer.
That’s why this $37 over-the-door drying rack from Brabantina caught my eye. It will slot neatly over my internal doors, using vertical height to save space.
With glowing 4.5-star reviews, it is sitting right at the top of my Black Friday shopping list to make doing laundry that little bit simpler in the cold season – here’s why it will make all the difference in compact homes.
Why I Love This Over-Door Drying Rack for Small Spaces
This handy over-the-door drying rack slots anywhere from the tops of doors to railings, and folds flat when not in use for compact storage in closets. It is the ideal addition to any small home.
Because I do not have space for one of the best dryers in my home, I rely on the benefits of air-drying laundry. This is simple in summer, with my outdoor washing line making the best use of the breeze and sun to quickly dry the washing; however, it proves to be a nightmare when drying clothes indoors in winter.
My huge, gull-winged drying rack from Walmart takes up the whole of my home office, rendering it practically unusable while my laundry dries, which, despite the best dehumidifier, can take a full day at best in my hard-to-heat Victorian home.
That is why the Brabantina over-the-door drying rack from Wayfair has piqued my interest. With a total of 15ft of drying space, it makes use of vertical space to dry clothes quickly, freeing up floor space so that I can more easily navigate my home. It is a godsend for drying clothes in a small space.
The five-star reviews speak for themselves, with one anonymous buyer sharing, ‘I was pleasantly surprised by the durability of this product. When in use, the rack is sturdy, including the individual lines. It handled the weight of eight ladies' heavy cotton tops on hangers at one time without sagging. Highly recommend it.’
Another shopper, Jessica Jenks, also gave it five stars, adding, ‘I like this even more than I thought I would! I realized I wasn't using more than a couple of rungs of my big clothes drying rack, yet it was taking up a ton of space when I set it up. While my closet door is really narrow, this still fits because the arms can be adjusted so that they hook over the top at an angle. This looks nice, it's versatile, and it saves so much floor space.’
Even if you have a clothes dryer, an air-drying rack is still a laundry room essential. They provide ample drying space for those more delicate things you should not put in a dryer, such as sweaters and other delicate fabrics. The flat surface offered by the Babantina drying rack makes it easy to lay items that are prone to stretching flat, making your clothing last longer.
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This handy over-door drying rack slots anywhere from the tops of doors to railings, and folds flat when not in use for compact storage in closets. It is the ideal addition to any small home.
This drying rack has an additional hanging pole for extra vertical drying space, saving floor space in smaller homes.
This folding laundry basket collapses down flat when not in use for easy storage beside your washing machine or inside a closet.
This compact clothes drying rack folds down flat when not in use, using minimal space for smaller homes.
This tired drying rack has a barrier to hide your drying laundry from view, reducing visual mess for a less overstimulating home.
I use a dehumidifier underneath my laundry airer to remove moisture from the air and speed up the drying process, while reducing the risk of mold in my home. Placing it so that the dry air stream flows over the clothing also makes drying quicker in winter.
No matter if you are air drying or using a dryer, try using the shake method to help speed up the drying process for fresh-smelling clothing and lower energy bills.
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