A MOTHER has revealed the 50p Tesco essential she uses for drying clothes in winter.
The money saving expert claims that damp traps help to suck the moisture out of clothes and are a lifesaver in the colder months.
Social media user, Kara, revealed her secret in a 33 second clip on TikTok.
Uploading to her account (@theonlywayis_pink), she explains that the most efficient way to dry clothes throughout winter is buy using the Tesco essential, which is listed as a 2 in 1 Keep It Handy Dehumidifier.
Also known as damp traps, this handy product helps to remove moisture and unwanted odours.
It also prevents mould and condensation from ruining your laundry and is ideal for use in conservatories and bathrooms.
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Kara said: “They’re cheap enough to buy in most places and will suck all the moisture out of the air while you’re drying clothes indoors.”
Viewers soon flooded the comments section with shocked responses and were grateful for the handy tip.
One person said: “Damp traps are fab and thank you for reminding me I need to buy more.”
A second user added: “Definitely going to buy some damp traps.”
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A third commented: “Great post thank you for your advice.”
In response to one commenter, Kira said that damptraps can also be found at Home Bargains, Poundland and B&M.
The cleaning expert suggested some other top tips for helping to dry clothes quickly.
These include using the “drain & spin” cycle on your washing mashine and putting your clothes airer near a door or window where there’s sunlight.
Kira also advised people to not overload the airers and to hang clothing over two “bars” to let the air circulate.
Another hack to drying clothes is to hang your clothes drier over a stairs banister to catch the rising heat from below.
Another Mum has decided to take a small hanging air dryer and place it onto her curtain rail to help dry clothes quicker.
Jess Owen took to social media to show off her savvy hack and claims the best part is that it costs less than a fiver.
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Elsewhere, anyone with a heated airer has been encouraged to buy a £5 must-have item that helps to dry clothes quicker without putting the heating on.
Shoppers have spotted bargain heated airer covers that make all the difference when it comes to drying your clothes quicker.