Talk:Air dry washing
Many thanks to ChelseaH for creating this resource!
Right now, this article is mostly focused on what equipment is available. That's great, because that information isn't available elsewhere. But I think it would be better, long term, to have an article that is an overview of advantages, options on how, where, and when to do it, mentions that you might want to buy something, and then have a separate article with the list of what you can buy. LowEnergy 10:59, 16 June 2008 (CDT)
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[edit] Agreed...
Agreed that there should probably be two separate articles: one for general tips on line drying (how to prevent clothes from stretching, how to deal with wrinkles, how to deal with stiff clothes etc.) and another on "how to set up a rack or line" that would include most of what's on this page. I just focused on the products initially because there's not other resource out there that talks about all the different sorts of racks, and purchasing one online is really tricky unless you know what you're looking for. On the other hand, there are lots of pages with tips about how to line-dry your clothes.
[edit] Try a fan to speed up indoor drying
It's kind of cool and damp where we live, so outdoor drying isn't usually practical, so I've started using a fan at low speed to dry towels daily. No more mildewy smell, I estimate it is at 90% cheaper than using the dryer for 20 minutes, too.
[edit] Another Great Alternative to Tumble Dryers
Spin dryers such as at http://www.laundry-alternative.com/drying.htm are another alternative to tumble dryers. They are about 100 times as energy efficient, and much more gentle on clothes. They complement a clothesline very well, for example during damp weather when clothes dry slowly and can easily pick up odors. In fact, in many places such as in South America where people rarely use tumble dryers, they often use spin dryers before hanging clothes to dry during the rainy season.
[edit] Compare/contrast
How about a wood vs. PVC vs. chrome rod comparison. For example, do exposed (untreated) wooden rods stain cloths or become moldy over time? Do chrome rods rust (and stain)? Do plastic rods excrete dye? :)
