Hanging clothes is often an underestimated task that we do not put much thought into, risking ruining our garments. However, some simple rules and caution for perfect crease free drying to keep in mind do exist. Hanging clothes with care allows to fully or partially avoid the iron! Here are some tips on how to hang garments in the best way possible.
Tips to Hang Garments Correctly
It is recommended to open and shake out clothing thoroughly as soon as it is taken out of the washing machine and before hanging it. Starting from larger garments to have the most space available, placing the laundry correctly and hanging the garments avoiding creases will ensure even overall drying and will allow us to avoid the iron.
Be aware of colored items: avoid piling them so that they do not shrink or get ruined. Do not expose them to direct sunlight especially on particularly hot days or in the central hours as the rays tend to cause colour fading. In these cases, hanging clothing upside down can help.
Rules for peg use. To avoid unattractive peg marks during drying some simple advice can be followed: skirts and trousers should be hung from the waist, shirts from the base of the collar and t-shirts along the sleeves or armpit area. Pegs can be avoided indoors or in a contained environment.
Other suggestions based on the garment type
Sheets. If a high clothes line to hang sheets is not available, a cloth dryer can be used. Fold the sheets in four keeping one edge longer that the other and make sure they are hung on the lines in an alternated pattern in order to ensure greater air circulation and ease drying.
Delicate and easily misshapen knitwear and blouses: this type of clothing loses its shape quite easily. It is recommended to dry on a hanger.
Tights: to avoid peg marks, tights need to be hung by the tip being the most concealed area.
Bras: bras need to be hung by the hook side.
One last tip: garments that need ironing should not be allowed to fully dry. It is far easier to iron them while still slightly damp.