I’m a laundry expert and these are the best days to dry your clothes outside

Spring is in the air meaning temperatures are finally creeping up, and with soaring energy prices to contend with, being able to dry laundry outside will be a huge benefit. 

While it comes as no surprise that dry, sunny days are the best for drying, a laundry expert has revealed how to get the desired result – even on days when the sun doesn’t make an appearance.  

Sarah Dempsey, a laundry expert at myjobquote.co.uk told Express.co.uk the ‘best’ weather conditions for households planning to dry their clothes outside, all while keeping them sublimely fresh.

She said that as long as the ground outside is dry, it’s a good indicator that the air is dry enough to hang laundry out – no matter what the temperature.  

‘Aim to hang your washing out as early in the day as possible to give it the maximum amount of drying time before the sun goes down,’ she advised. ‘Bring your washing in at the end of the afternoon or, ideally, by sunset.’  

A laundry expert has revealed the best conditions for drying your clothes outside – and it’s not essential for it to be sunny (stock image)

Another top tip is to plan ahead, which she revealed is key for best results. 

She advised households to check the weather forecast a day before doing the laundry, particularly for those planning on going out and leaving the washing outside.

It may come as no surprise that sunny weather also dries clothes fast, however, the weather doesn’t have to be sunny to dry your clothes. As long as it’s dry outside, your clothes should still dry completely.

And at the peak of British summer, homes can hang their garments on the washing line the night before so that it’s already prepared for the early morning sun. In terms of timelines, you can expect to take your laundry down the following day.

On a very hot day, clothes will dry in just three hours, but on a cooler day, clothes may take up to double the time to air out completely.

She said: ‘If it’s breezy, you’ll find your clothes will likely dry within a few hours, regardless of how sunny it is. If the weather is overcast, try to get your clothes outside as early as possible so they’ll get the maximum amount of time possible hanging outside.

If clothing isn’t brought in before the sun goes down, dew will start to form when the sun retreats, resulting in your newly cleaned clothes smelling and feeling damp again.

Finally, Dempsey reminds us of a simple hack for ensuring our clothes dry out completely. The expert warned to spread laundry items individually to ensure maximum space and to avoid overlapping the items in a bid to save space.