Drying Clothes

What is drying?

 This refers to the exposure to the air or with

the use of machine in drying the laundry
garments.
 Which do you prefer?

Hanging clothes under sun or using laundry

dryer?
Advantages of Laundry Dryer
 It is convenient.
 It is secured.
 It can keep clean in the dryer.
 Advantages of Hanging
Clothes under the sun
 It doesn’t cost money.
 Sun is a “natural sanitizer”.
 Sun can bleach and disinfect clothes.
Drying Procedures
 Tumble Dry, Normal
A machine dryer may be regularly used at the
hottest available temperature setting.

 Tumble Dry, Normal, Low Heat

A machine dryer may be regularly used at a
maximum of Low Heat setting.

 Tumble Dry, Normal, Medium Heat

A machine dryer may be regularly used at a
maximum of Medium Heat setting.
 Tumble Dry, Normal, High Heat
A machine dryer may be regularly used at a High
Heat setting.

 Tumble Dry, Normal, No Heat

A machine dryer may be regularly used only at
No Heat or Air Only setting.
 Tumble Dry, Permanent Press
A machine dryer may be regularly used only at
the Permanent Press setting.

 Tumble Dry, Gentle

A machine dryer may be regularly used only at
the Gentle setting.

 Do Not Tumble Dry

A machine dryer may not be used. Usually
accompanied by an alternate drying method
symbol.
 Do Not Dry
A machine dryer may not be used. Usually
accompanied by an alternate drying method
symbol.

 Line Dry
Hang damp garment from line or bar, in or
outdoors.

 Drip Dry
Hang dripping wet garment from line or bar, in
or out doors, without hand shaping or
smoothing.
 Dry Flat
Lay out horizontally for drying.

 Dry to Shade
Usually added to Line or Drip Dry. Dry away
from direct sunlight.

 Do Not Wring
Do Not Wring.
 Fabrics that should go in
the clothes drier
 Acrylic - Generally, it is shrink-resistant but keep it on a reasonably low
heat and take it out just before it’s fully dry. Also, remember that acrylic can
build up static – so watch out for little electric shocks when you pull the
items out of the dryer!

 Cotton – It can potentially shrink in the dryer; the amount of shrinkage can
depend on whether the item is pre-shrunk and how loose the weave is. A
looser weave can shrink more. It also depends whether the item is 100%
cotton or a blend. Use a low heat setting if you need to run your cotton
clothing through the dryer.

 Linen - Similarly to cotton, linen is also spun and woven. It’s a beautiful and
very breathable fabric – but it also creases very easily! While linen may
shrink slightly in the clothes dryer, a potentially bigger problem is the
almost-impossible-to-iron-out creases that could end up covering your linen
clothing if you over-dry it.
 Microfiber - In terms of clothing, microfiber can be used for athletic
wear, skirts, jackets – even suits. Generally, it’s safe to put microfiber
in the clothes dryer – but use a cool setting.

 Nylon - Probably best-known for its use in making women’s stockings,

nylon is a synthetic and durable material that is generally safe to put in
the dryer. Avoid the risk of permanent creases by using a low heat
setting. To prevent stockings getting tangled and stretched or snagged
on other clothing items, it can be a good idea to pop them in a
washing bag before putting them in the dryer. As with acrylic though, it
can be prone to static build-up.

 Spandex - Think swimmers, bathers, gymnastic clothes, 80’s aerobics

gear… A synthetic fiber, spandex is known for its elasticity. Whether it’s
dryer-friendly depends on the amount of spandex in the item of
clothing, as a rule of thumb, the more spandex your clothing contains,
the less suitable it is for the clothes dryer.
 Polyester - Another synthetic fiber, polyester is widely used in a
range of clothing including shirts, shorts and skirts. You can put
polyester through a low heat cycle of your clothes dryer – although
being lightweight and quick to dry, chances are you won’t need to.
Polyester clothing can often feel dry as soon as it comes out of your
washing machine.

 Silk - A beautiful natural fiber, silk is made from the thread of a

silkworm and is one of the softest fabrics around. Only some silk
can be washed, let alone dried in a clothes dryer. Definitely read the
clothing care label carefully – most silk items are far too expensive
to risk ruining!
 Fabrics that should “not”
go in the clothes drier
 Wool - Wool is a natural fiber usually made from the fleece of a
sheep (or goat or alpaca). Chances are, if you put your woollen
clothing in the dryer, it will shrink. Even washing in hot water can be
enough to shrink your warm wool. Ideally wash wool in cold water
and lay flat to dry.

 Rubber – Whether it’s natural (tapped from a rubber plant) or

synthetic (produced from petroleum), rubber can deteriorate under
the high heat and friction of a tumble dryer. In the worst case, it
could set your drier on fire. Putting athletic shoes in the dryer can
make them lose their supportive structure. If they’re not shoes meant
for foot support, such as tennis shoes, they’re generally okay. Watch
out for your bath mats too – if they’re rubber-backed for grip, you’re
best off hanging them to dry away from direct sunlight.
 Rayon - Manufactured from natural wood fibers, rayon is
somewhere between a natural and synthetic fabric. Rayon is
popular for knit styles designed to wear in warmer temperatures, as
it does not insulate body heat and has a cool feel. When wet, it’s
weak and prone to shrinking, and may stretch unevenly if not
carefully handled. Rayon doesn’t ‘bounce back’ after stretching as
well as other fabrics, so you may permanently damage your fabric if
you put it in the dryer. That said, check the label – there are
multiple ways to produce rayon, so some fabrics may well be fine to
use in the dryer.

 Embellished items & lace - The rough tumbling inside a dryer

can dislodge embellishments like beads and sequins. Even if they’re
firmly attached to your clothes, they may snag and damage other
clothes. If you use a washing bag, that can help protect more
delicate items, but it’s still a risk.
 How to use a Tumble
Dryer?

 Make sure your clothes are dry enough to go into the tumble dryer
– they should be wet, but not dripping. If your clothing is very wet,
it can take a very long time for the dryer to do its job. If clothing is
dripping, leave it in the washing machine for an extra spin cycle to
remove as much excess water as possible.

 Load the tumble dryer with clothing that can safely be machine
dried and choose a suitable tumble dry setting. Some older tumble
dryers may only have a single setting, while newer models may
have a ‘high’ and ‘low’ setting. Some clothing may have a symbol
that indicates what temperature is needed.
 Set the desired time and allow the clothing to spin and dry. Check
the clothing before removing to ensure everything is dry. If the
clothing still appears to be damp, untangle the garments from each
other, and put the machine on for another (shorter) tumble.

 Clean out the lint filter. The lint filter collects any lint that comes off
your clothes during the drying process. A blocked filter – which can
happen even after just one spin if you’ve been drying fluffy items
like thick towels – can mean it takes longer for the machine to dry
your clothes, and it increases the risk of overheating which could
damage the dryer.
 Tumble Dryer Tips
 Try to find a happy medium between overfilling and under filling
your tumble dryer. Overfilling means that clothing could easily
become tangled, while under filling means you could be wasting
money by not being energy efficient.

 If possible, don’t tumble dry large sheets, towels, or duvet covers

with small items like socks. The tumbling motion of the machine
means that clothing can become tangled together, and you could
end up with a duvet cover full of damp underpants!

 Ensure you’ve got good ventilation in the room when your tumble
dryer is on. Open the windows if possible – it will help reduce the
risk of overheating and damage to the machine.
Thank You!!!