As temperatures get colder and wetter heading into winter, many Irish households are struggling to dry clothes after taking them out of the washing machine.
Wet clothes hanging up around the house can become a real issue, especially if the heating isn't on, and they take a long time to dry.
And for those trying to save money on energy bills, using a tumble dryer isn't an option either.
However, with no heating or tumble dryer, the damp clothes can create a wetness in the air which can cause condensation and mould.
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However, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch, also known as Sophie Hinchcliffe, have shared their affordable tips for drying wet clothes amid the cost-of-living crisis - with some swearing by one device.
Mrs Hinch is a lifestyle and cleaning influencer with more than 4.6 million followers on Instagram. Inspired by her hacks, fans of hers have created their own Facebook pages dedicated to sharing cleaning tips and tricks with each other, the Express reports.
Many people claimed that they had invested in a dehumidifier and it was the 'best buy ever'.
One woman asked the group how to dry her clothes quicker, writing: "Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get my washing to dry quicker. It takes around two days to fully dry."
The post was inundated with comments as hundreds of Mrs Hinch fans shared their recommendations.
Some advised putting on the heating and using the radiator to dry the clothes, while others recommended products such as a heated airers to help with the drying.
Charlotee Fitchett commented: "Only recommendation from me is getting a heated airer, I have the Dry Soon from Lakeland and it’s a game changer! Get the cover too as it keeps the heat in and dries the clothes quicker."
Jackie Huey wrote: "I have the same airer, after my washing is done I put mine in a 2800 spin dryer to take out excess water before I put them on the airer and they are bone dry the next day."
Adelle Brown wrote: "Get a heated airer with a cover, dries overnight, even towels! Best thing we invested in."
Carmel Lynch said: "Spin your clothes twice, it takes all the heavy wet out of them when on the clothes horse cover them with a bed sheet, works wonders and your clothes will dry quicker."
One hugely popular piece of advice was to invest in a dehumidifier. There are expensive and cheap versions of this product available at many retailers, from Amazon to Argos, but some people advised spending over €100 on a dehumidifier to make sure you get a good quality one.
Steph Ayres wrote: "Dehumidifier! 100 percent. My partner brought one after I was complaining about the washing smelling, and since then the washing dries quicker and smells good. Make sure you get a £100 (€115) plus one. It's worth the money."
Joanna Harvey said: "Tried my dehumidifier for the first time with a wash today, not going to lie I was very sceptical but it's nearly dry (been on five maybe six hours), worked out about 50p for those hours. Pleasantly surprised."
Sandi Procter commented: "Definitely dehumidifier. Used mine for the first time today and I’m amazed how quickly the washing has dried."
Rhian Harber added: "An electric dehumidifier. I have a russel hobbs 10litre with a laundry setting and a timer. Best buy ever."
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