Did you know that your washing machine can also dry your clothes? A feature that many people are still unaware of.

Imagine this: you have an important meeting in an hour, but your favorite pants are still soaking wet. Outside? It's pouring rain. And you? You don't have a dryer, and you certainly don't want laundry hanging all over your home. Panic stations? Not at all! What few people know is that your washing machine, even if it doesn't have a built-in drying function, can save the day in a flash…
When humidity sets in: how to prevent laundry from languishing for days.
In winter, drying clothes becomes a real headache. Between sunless days, endless rain, and that clinging cold, drying even a simple pile of t-shirts becomes mission impossible. What's more, hanging laundry indoors when the air is already saturated with humidity can quickly turn into a nightmare: unpleasant odors, musty-smelling clothes, or even mold growth on the walls… And using the radiator? Bad idea. Not only does this increase the bill, but it does nothing to improve the ambient air quality.

Fortunately, there is an ultra-simple method to speed up drying, without investing in a bulky device.

The magic trick of drying a towel in the drum

Here's a little-known but effective technique: after washing, put your clothes back in the washing machine with… a large, clean, and completely dry bath towel. Then run a quick spin cycle, ideally at the highest speed. The result? The towel acts like a giant sponge and absorbs the excess moisture from your clothes. In just a few minutes, they'll be almost dry!

For this trick to work perfectly, be sure to use a highly absorbent towel (avoid very thin microfibers) and don't overload the drum. Leave enough space so everything can rotate freely. It's incredibly easy and really useful in an emergency!

Good habits for drying laundry on rainy days 

Even without a tumble dryer, it's entirely possible to speed up the drying of your clothes with a few clever tricks. Here are our best proven and effective tips:

Double spin, double the efficiency.
After washing, don't hesitate to run an extra spin cycle. This removes as much water as possible without damaging the fibers. Your clothes will be much less wet when you hang them to dry.

Hang clothes wisely.
Set up your clothesline in a well-ventilated area, even if it's not heated. And above all, space the clothes well apart: air needs to circulate! Remember to turn them over after a few hours for more even drying.

The discreet power of a dehumidifier:
If you have one at home, now's the time to use it! Place it near your laundry: it will absorb ambient humidity and speed up drying. A real bonus when the sky is gray for days.

Next time it rains, you'll know what to do to avoid the pile of laundry accumulating

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