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THE colder days have arrived, and many may be noticing that their homes are a bit chillier than usual.

While some Brits might be holding off on turning on the heating due to rising energy bills, this doesn't help much when it comes to drying your laundry.

And one homeowner is suffering from exactly that.

The mum-of-three took to online forum Mumsnet to seek advice after revealing that they don’t have much radiator space at home.

They wrote a post asking for others ‘winter clothes drying routine.’

It read: “It's been fine over the summer drying clothes on the line outside but in the winter we don't have enough radiator space, and things don't dry quickly.

“We only have the heating on if it's really really bitter, and even then just an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening.

“We don't have a dryer but we are now a family of five, with kids aged five, three, and three months.

“We pretty much do a quick 15 mins wash most days.”

The post attracted a lot of attention with other people in similar situations recommending their tips.

One suggested: “I use a clothes horse and put it in front of a radiator.

“You can also get heated ones but I've never tried these.”

Another added: “A double or even triple spin.”

But someone else cleverly added to place the washing high up and this is because heat rises.

They wrote: “Up high where all the warm air is!

“We have two of these wooden ceiling maiden thingies.”

To explain what they were talking about they attached an Amazon link which takes to you Victorian Laundry Rack Dryer Maiden, £44.99, which can be hung up high.

Someone else said: “When drying washing indoors it's not just about getting the washing dry - you have to think about where the water from the wet clothes goes.

“E.g. If you just stick wet clothes on radiators or a heated airer and don't have windows open, the water gets turned to water vapour and then is in your house, causing dampness.

“So I would recommend getting a dehumidifier.

“It puts out warm air, so you can put it next to the wet washing and it will both remove water vapour from the air and draw out the wet from the clothes, but the warm air on the clothes helps with drying as well.”

Tackling laundry in the winter can be a challenge, but these handy tips can help you stay on top of it:

These hacks can help you keep your laundry routine efficient and your clothes fresh, even during the colder months.