Line Dry the Clothes (home, living in, dryers) - Washington, DC (DC) - City-Data Forum

Vermouth · 06-03-2012, 10:44 PM

Hello,

I am going to spend 2 years in DC for my master degree. I am wondering whether line dry the clothes is possible in terms of weather. I don't want the dryer to rule my clothes.

Thank you for your help. If you have any advice regarding living in DC, I will be appreciated.

stateofnature · 06-04-2012, 07:44 AM

I assume you mean "ruin" your clothes? I've never heard of that fear. I am guessing you are not from the U.S.? In this country dryers work fine and I don't see any reason to think they will ruin your clothes.

HurricaneDC · 06-04-2012, 08:05 AM

Nah dude, I know some people who prefer line drying their clothes. My roommate does it with some of her stuff when the weather's good.

Yes it is possible to line dry one's clothes. The weather is usually fine here, especially in Spring and Autumn.

Carioca Da Gema · 06-04-2012, 08:45 AM

I don't like using a dryer myself...it tends to shrink my jeans, shirts, etc...

yamota · 06-04-2012, 05:47 PM

I have one of those wardrobe hangers in my bathroom where I air dry my clothes

Statz2k10 · 06-05-2012, 11:22 AM

Dryers do ruin your clothes. Might not ruin them on the short run but overtime you'll see a difference. If you don't believe me just look at your dryer when you're done with a load that lasts from 45-60 minutes. Pull the screen type piece of plastic out and look at all the fabric attached to it. That fabric is your clothes! So over a long period of time your clothes will lose there color and amount of fabric.

I dry my shirts and pants by air..then throw them in the dryer for about 10 minutes to get the wrinkles out. Saves money and my clothes.

scenester · 06-05-2012, 02:46 PM

And heavy jeans dry so quickly by air, too. Very time effective.

Vermouth · 06-06-2012, 01:19 AM

Thank you for all your advise. I decide to pack most of my clothes from home (Thailand) and line dry them. ^___^ Thank you again.

DC's Finest · 06-06-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Vermouth

Hello,

I am going to spend 2 years in DC for my master degree. I am wondering whether line dry the clothes is possible in terms of weather. I don't want the dryer to rule my clothes.

Thank you for your help. If you have any advice regarding living in DC, I will be appreciated.

But then your clothes will smell like the stinky, musty, humid DC air.