How to Dry Clothes Inside (and When to Use Our Dryers) | Lyrebird Laundromat
Introduction
Rainy day? Small apartment? Drying clothes indoors is sometimes the only option. But if you don’t do it properly, clothes can take days to dry and may develop that dreaded damp smell. Here’s how to air-dry smarter—and when our large-capacity commercial dryers are the better choice.
Smart Folding Tips
- Space items out – don’t crowd racks; airflow is key.
- Maximise ventilation – open a window, use a fan, or run a dehumidifier.
- Avoid heaters – hanging heavy items directly over heaters can cause shrinkage and lingering odours.
- Flip and rotate – turn items halfway through to speed drying.
Lighter fabrics like cotton dry faster; wool and thick materials may take much longer indoors.
When to Use a Dryer Instead
Sometimes, dryers simply make more sense:
- Bulky loads (like doonas, towels, bedding) – our oversized drums handle them evenly.
- Wet weather – no waiting days for clothes to dry.
- Busy weeks – save hours; most loads dry in 30–60 minutes.
- Wrinkle control – remove clothes slightly before the cycle ends, then fold warm to cut down on ironing.
At Lyrebird Laundromat, our Speed Queen dryers are designed for efficiency, fabric care, and faster turnaround.
Final Tip
Air-drying works fine for light loads and summer days, but for bulky items or bad weather, a laundromat dryer is faster, fresher, and more reliable.
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