The Best Options For Hang-Drying Delicates
It is this laundress’ opinion that no living space should be without a drying rack. Dryers are scary for lots of your clothes, little pistachios. You can save your garments from a world of ware, tear, shrinkage, and pillage if you hang them up to dry, rather than subject them to the harsh cycles of the dryer.
The good news is that in our ever-varied metropolises, there are a multitude of different drying racks from which to choose. Here, then, are just a few:
Accordion-style
You can stand these up, or mount them on a wall (pretty snazzy idea, if you ask me).
Cottage-style
Fold the racks out when you have wet clothes to hang, and close them back up when you’re through. This, allegedly, is a DIY-able project.
Flat rack
These are terrific for knitwear in particular, as they ensure that your sweaters won’t suffer even the slightest bit of stretching.
Hanging bar
A clothes rack and some hangers will also fit the air-drying bill. Use the rack in your laundry room if you have one, and if you don’t, using part of the bar in your closet will work just as well. Make sure that wet clothes aren’t hanging close enough to dry garments to pass on their moisture.
Clothes Valet
I like to call this one the “small space no excuse” option. Tack this up on your wall, and you’ve got a no-fail air drying system that doesn’t sacrifice any of your precious space. Fold it down when not in use and you’ll hardly notice this little guy; extend it out for an at-your-service rack.
Image credits: HSN, BHG, Rabaut Design, Centsational Girl, Martha Stewart, Container Store, Kelly Deck Design, Organize.com, BHG
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on June 6, 2012 at 8:53 am
LOOOOVE the look of a cottage rack. Love it!
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on June 6, 2012 at 11:17 am
I so wish I had a laundry room. Unfortunately it’s down in the basement of my apartment building. But often my home looks like a laundromat with all the clothes drying all over the place 🙂 I love my accordion stands. I actually have 2 because I don’t like drying my clothes in a dryer. xoxo
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on June 6, 2012 at 6:27 pm
I always use a rack to dry my clothes + refrain from using the dryer – so much nicer on your clothes! I do love the ones that fold up neatly + take up no room, especially being in a teeny apartment! These laundry rooms are all so stylish, I’m taking notes… xx
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on October 15, 2014 at 9:59 am
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on April 25, 2015 at 6:32 pm
Where do I get the clothes valet? Love it and I have a tiny area that needs this!
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on August 11, 2015 at 12:50 pm
Where do I buy the cloths valet?
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on September 14, 2015 at 6:00 am
Where can I get the clothes valet
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on October 4, 2015 at 6:53 am
I would like to purchase the Clothes Valet, I don’t see it when I go to shop simply. Can you assist me
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on March 25, 2017 at 9:15 am
Would love to purchase the metal clothes valet. Could you please provide link to website.
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on August 8, 2017 at 9:05 pm
Hey there just wanted to let you know I found the clothes valet if you are still looking.
https://www.houzz.com/photos/86737126/Adjustable-Laundry-Valet-Chrome-contemporary-closet-organizers
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LOOOOVE the look of a cottage rack. Love it!
I so wish I had a laundry room. Unfortunately it’s down in the basement of my apartment building. But often my home looks like a laundromat with all the clothes drying all over the place 🙂 I love my accordion stands. I actually have 2 because I don’t like drying my clothes in a dryer. xoxo
I always use a rack to dry my clothes + refrain from using the dryer – so much nicer on your clothes! I do love the ones that fold up neatly + take up no room, especially being in a teeny apartment! These laundry rooms are all so stylish, I’m taking notes… xx
What is a trackback or pingback?
Where do I get the clothes valet? Love it and I have a tiny area that needs this!
Where do I buy the cloths valet?
Where can I get the clothes valet
I would like to purchase the Clothes Valet, I don’t see it when I go to shop simply. Can you assist me
mosbey109@aol.com
Would love to purchase the metal clothes valet. Could you please provide link to website.
Hey there just wanted to let you know I found the clothes valet if you are still looking.
https://www.houzz.com/photos/86737126/Adjustable-Laundry-Valet-Chrome-contemporary-closet-organizers