What is a clever way to hang up laundry?

A clever way to hang up laundry combines space saving with comfort and a shorter drying time. The most effective method is a ceiling airer: you hang the laundry up and hoist the whole thing towards the ceiling, so it is out of the way and benefits from the warmer air up there. If you are fitting out a complete laundry room, a washing machine cabinet from Wastoren® provides the basis for a well-organised, ergonomic setup that also includes storage for all your laundry essentials.

What to consider when choosing a drying solution

Three things matter when hanging up laundry: space saving, drying speed and ease of use. A good solution suits the space available and stops you constantly bending or manoeuvring between airers. So think about:

• Space available: do you have floor space to spare, or is a wall or ceiling solution more practical?

• Amount of laundry: how much washing do you hang up on average per load?

• Ventilation: is there good air circulation for faster drying?

• Comfort: can you hang up or sort the laundry at a comfortable height without bending?

Which clever laundry hanging systems are there?

There are various systems that save space and make hanging up laundry easier. Below are the most practical options:

Ceiling airer

• Advantage: Hangs high and out of the way, benefits from warm air

• Suitable for: Small bathrooms, laundry rooms, lofts

Wall airer (folding)

• Advantage: Takes up no floor space, folds away after use

• Suitable for: Narrow spaces, utility rooms

Drying tower

• Advantage: A lot of drying line in a small footprint thanks to vertical tiers

• Suitable for: Anyone with a lot of laundry and limited space

Door and balcony airers

• Advantage: Temporary extra capacity with no installation

• Suitable for: The occasional extra load

How do you hang up laundry cleverly in a small space?

In a small laundry room every square centimetre counts. These tips help you make the most of the space available:

• Use hangers: hang shirts and T-shirts straight onto clothes hangers on the airer. This saves space, prevents creases and means garments can go straight into the wardrobe.

• Fold in half: you can fold jeans lengthways before hanging them, which lets you fit up to twice as much clothing on one airer.

• A small airer for little items: use a small hanging airer for socks and underwear to keep the long lines free.

• A laundry basket at an ergonomic height: make sure you do not have to keep bending while hanging things up. With the modular cabinets from Wastoren® you can, for instance, choose a handy insert for laundry baskets at the ideal working height.

Would you like to fit out your laundry room completely with enough storage? Then have a look at the storage cabinets from Wastoren®, which you can easily combine with a washing machine cabinet for a well-organised, practical setup.

What speeds up the drying time of your laundry?

Besides a clever hanging system, a few simple adjustments can shorten drying time considerably:

• Good ventilation: put your airer in a room with good air circulation or by an open window for a natural breeze.

• A warm spot: put your airer somewhere warm, for instance in a room you heat or where the sun can shine in.

• Enough space between garments: do not hang washing too close together, so air can circulate well on all sides.

• Heated airers: for extra fast drying there are electric airers with heated bars, which come in handy in winter.

Which materials last longest?

The choice of material determines how long your airer lasts, especially if you also use it outdoors:

• Aluminium: light, strong and completely rust-free, ideal for indoors and outdoors.

• Stainless steel: very durable and resistant to intensive use and damp.

• Coated steel: cheaper, but watch the quality of the coating to avoid rust.

How do you fit out a complete laundry room?

A clever laundry room goes beyond just an airer. By putting your washing machine and dryer at the right height, you avoid needless bending and create a comfortable working posture. The washing machine stands from Wastoren® lift your washing machine to an ergonomic height, so there is less strain on your back.

Would you like to combine a washing machine and dryer efficiently? With a stacked washer and dryer setup you save a good deal of floor space and keep both appliances within reach. The distinctive cabinet-in-cabinet construction from Wastoren® directs all vibration safely down through the cabinet, which makes for maximum stability and comfort while washing.

If you want to put together a complete laundry room with plenty of storage and every appliance at an ergonomic height, our online configurator lets you design your ideal setup step by step.

Do you have questions, or would you like personal advice for your laundry room? Feel free to contact our customer service or put your ideal solution together easily using our online configurator.