10 examples of drying clothes in an apartment without a balcony

On electric floor dryers

The idea of ​​a folding floor dryer is a good idea and is still in demand today. It would seem that he waited until the wet linen was dry, folded it and hid it in the closet. But in fact, it turns out that during the off-season, from washing to washing, too little time passes and it is impossible to remove the device.

An excellent alternative would be a mains-powered floor dryer. It costs about 5,000 rubles and will fit even the smallest apartment. Under the influence of temperature, things will dry many times faster.

On a drum with ropes

Clotheslines stretched over the bathtub spoil the appearance of the entire bathroom by 100%. Replace them with a pull-out string dryer.

It is a compact drum that is attached to the wall. On the opposite wall, fasteners for strings are fixed - small hooks. The ropes are removed from the drum, which are automatically retracted inside after the end of the drying process. Such devices are versatile and suitable for any surface.

Look examples of bathroom design in Khrushchev.

The easiest way is to place the drum above the bathroom, so you don't have to make trays for the flowing water.

On a mobile open hanger

Outerwear and shirts can be dried on a mobile hanger with wheels, like from Ikea, after hanging them on a hanger. Under the influence of their own weight, things will straighten, and it will take much less time to iron them.

Using this method, you need to hang things at a distance of at least 10-15 cm from each other and monitor the humidity in the apartment. Excessive humidity levels can damage some floor and wall coverings.

Drying option on an Ikea hanger.

On a heated towel rail

In the bathroom, you can easily dry your laundry or small items by placing them on the built-in heated towel rail. Place wet items in several layers on top of it, or use small fasteners with strings.

The heated towel rail is also suitable for drying shoes

In an automatic car

If it seems that there is no room in the apartment for a special typewriter, think about how much space a floor dryer for clothes takes up. A good solution for small bathroom will become washing machine with drying function... It will cope with the task in 30-60 minutes, take up as much space as an ordinary one and cost only a few thousand more.

On a ceiling or wall dryer

Handmade clothes dryer can become a highlight in the interior. However, interesting options can be found in stores as well.

Wooden folding accordions, suspended ceiling dryers, or wall-mounted folding devices have proven their worth.

The wooden ceiling dryer is a very compact option - after drying it can be easily removed upstairs and does not interfere.

Outside the window

If the location of the apartment allows you to hang clean linen on the street, you can use the linen bracket. It is a structure of metal corners and ropes stretched between them and is attached directly to the outer wall of an apartment building. There are also more aesthetic options, designed in the form of a folding accordion.

Unfortunately, linen brackets spoil the overall look of the house.

On battery

Of course, you can hang wet laundry on the batteries themselves, but it is better to purchase compact mounts on them. They will allow you to place the maximum amount of things next to the source of warm air, and, if necessary, can be easily removed. Such a dryer can be disguised with a blackout curtain or furniture.

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The mount can be purchased at any hardware store.

In an embedded system

The tumble dryer can be built into a dresser, cabinet or even a wardrobe, along with an ironing board. Hardware stores offer a variety of smart models that fold up and stow away when finished.

Read also ironing board storage options in a small size.

"Smart" built-in dryer for small items

On a portable dryer

It can be hung on the door or laid horizontally on the bathtub. There are even options in the form of folding electric coat hangers. The advantage of portable dryers is that they are compact and suitable for those who move frequently.

Hanging Portable Door Dryer

When choosing a clothes dryer, remember that the impression of an apartment is made up of little things. Give preference to an interesting and bright model, even if it cannot be "hidden", it will definitely not spoil the interior.