Laundry life-hacks for Winter
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Winter is officially here, which means cosy nights in, Christmas songs on the radio and digging out your big coat from the bottom of the wardrobe.
It also means that laundry stops becoming a quick, forget-about-it chore. Clothes seem to take forever to dry, radiators turn into makeshift drying racks and before you know it, your home feels damp and stuffy. We all know the feeling of constantly chasing that never-ending pile of washing, right?
Luckily for you, we’ve teamed up with Hughes to help you stay on top of the washing pile this season (and stick around, we’ve got a brilliant offer for you at the end of this article!). We’ll be sharing some practical, real-life tips to help your clothes dry faster, keep them smelling fresh and get you through winter laundry with a lot less stress.
Less water, more spins
Believe it or not, drying clothes faster starts inside the washing machine. Make sure you’re washing on the highest spin cycle your machine allows to remove as much water as possible. Washing still soaking wet? Run an extra spin cycle if you can!
Hang smarter
There’s nothing worse than your damp clothes getting that musty smell. Make sure you’re giving your clothes a good shake before hanging to remove any creases and separate layers. You can also turn your clothes inside out halfway through drying to speed things up and reduce those funky smells.
Invest in a dehumidifier
A high-quality dehumidifier will quickly become your best friend in the winter months. Drying clothes indoors can release a lot of moisture into your home, so running a good dehumidifier can help to speed up the clothes drying process, whilst also preventing damp and mould from developing.
Don’t have a dehumidifier yet? No problem! Until 19th January 2026, you can grab a TCL multi-mode dehumidifier from Hughes from as little as £59.
This dehumidifier range comes in three sizes, designed to fit every type of home. The 12L model is ideal for smaller spaces or flats, the 20L model is the go-to for your average sized family home, and the 25L model is best suited to larger homes. All three models include a range of handy modes, including a dedicated laundry-drying mode! Pair this up with a drying rack, and winter laundry just got a whole lot easier. You can find out more about this offer by clicking here – use promo code EXTRA15 to save yourself £15 and get the 12L model for just £59 or the 20L model for just £89, and you can use promo code EXTRA20 to save an extra £20 and get the 25L model for only £99.
TCL Dehumidifier (12L capacity)
TCL Dehumidifier - only £59 with code EXTRA15 (save £15)
Up To 12l Capacity Per Day
1.5l Water Tank Capacity
For Up To 30m2 Rooms
Dry/Turbo/Comfort Modes
Continuous Drainage Option
Upgrade your home appliances
Looking to upgrade your washing machine for a few extra spins? Need a more energy efficient tumble dryer? Hughes has you covered. For a limited time, until 19th January 2026, you can save an EXTRA 5% when you spend over £399 on their massive range of major domestic appliances. Just use code HUGHESMDA5 when you go to checkout. You can click here to find out more about this offer, and how you can up your laundry game this winter.
Doing your washing in winter doesn’t have to mean damp rooms, never-ending piles of clothes and slow drying times. With a few of these simple tweaks, and a little help from Hughes, you can keep on top of the washing and your stress-levels. If you’re looking to upgrade your setup, don’t forget you can save an EXTRA 5% when you spend over £399 on a range of washing machines, tumble dryers and other major domestic appliances at Hughes. Simply use code HUGHESMDA5 at checkout – it's the perfect time to get your laundry routine winter-ready.