Mrs Hinch fans swear by 'amazing' 13p hack for drying clothes this winter revealed and it 'only takes four hours'

With summer almost officially over, the days of drying laundry in the sunshine are behind us - but Mrs Hinch fans may have found a quick and effective indoor solution.

As temperatures begin to cool across the UK and households turn back to using tumble dryers, energy bills are set to rise significantly.

The Energy Saving Trust recently revealed that tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers combined account for per cent of a household's total energy usage.

In fact, some dryers can cost as much as £1.76 per cycle - a figure that can quickly add up over the colder months.

But with rising energy costs, many are asking: how can you keep the laundry dry without blowing your budget?

Hanging clothes around the house to air-dry may seem like an easy solution, but drying laundry indoors can increase moisture levels - leading to dampness, mould, and unpleasant odours.

Fortunately, fans of cleaning and homeware guru Mrs Hinch seem to have found a practical solution: using a dehumidifier alongside a clothes airer.

In a popular Facebook group, Mrs Hinch Made Me Do It, users have been sharing tips to save money on drying clothes indoors.

In one post , a homeowner asked fellow members: 'I usually dry my washing outside but it rains a lot in Cornwall and this time of year it's very hit and miss as to whether you can get the washing hung out.

'If it's raining I tend to hang stuff on a normal clothes airer in the spare bedroom (towels and bedding go in the tumble drier).

She added: 'But I'm wondering if I should just bite the bullet and shove everything in the tumble dryer or whether I should consider buying a heated airer. Your thoughts, please?'

One person answered: 'I swear by my dehumidifier. Hang the clothes in the utility room, shut the door and a load is dry in four hours.'

Several others chimed in, noting the efficiency of dehumidifiers for drying clothes without causing damp problems.

One said, 'Get a decent dehumidifier, put airers in a room and close the door. I debated a heated airer but you can end up needing a dehumidifier too to prevent mould etc.'

Another urged: 'Buy a dehumidifier! Complete game changer! I only ever use my tumble dryer for bedding now.'

Another tried-and-tested method for speeding up drying time - whether using a dehumidifier or a dryer - is to add an extra spin cycle to your washing machine. This removes excess water, allowing clothes to dry faster.

One Facebook user shared, 'Always do an extra spin after your normal washing cycle,' while another said, 'Double spin your clothes first. Halves drying time.'

A third trick suggests adding covering an airer with a bedsheet and tucking it into the back of a radiator.

One person advised: 'Airer, put an old double duvet cover over radiator and airer, tuck it in. My clothes dry in couple of hours.'