I’m a laundry whizz & here are 5 ways to dry your clothes without causing damp and mould & the Burrito method I swear by

In the summer months, getting your washing dry is as easy as hanging it on the line outdoors in the sunshine.

But things are a bit trickier in the winter months...with people keen to avoid switching on their heating or tumble dryer to cut back on bills, meaning they hang wet clothes up inside the home instead.

A laundry whizz has revealed five ways to dry your washing to prevent mould and dampCredit: Getty

However, according to Ben Slater from Online-Bedrooms, it's essential to do so correctly, otherwise the chances are, you'll soon be dealing with issues of moisture and mould.

From ditching heated dryers to opting for the 'burrito method,' the laundry whizz has shared his top tips and tricks to dry your clothes this winter.

1. Choose a well-ventilated room

Ben explains that the first thing you should consider when drying wet laundry indoors is ventilation.

Speaking to The Express, he recommends avoiding smaller rooms and to instead hang up your laundry in rooms which have an extractor fan, or where the windows can be opened - such as the bathroom.

2. Add an extra spin

Sharing another top piece of advice, Ben recommends that homeowners opt to give their washing an extra spin at the end of the cycle.

“Adding an extra 10-minute spin to the washing machine is considerably cheaper than using the tumble dryer," he says.

“It will remove extra water build-up meaning not only will the clothes dry quicker, but you won’t be hanging soaking wet clothes in your home.”

3. Steer clear or radiators and heated airers

Many people automatically assume that radiators or heated airers are the best way to hang clothes to dry speedily.

However, according to Ben, this isn't always the wisest solution.

He warns that when wet clothes combine with warm heat, it'll release more moisture into the air.

This is something he notes is best to try and avoid, because it can result in both damp and mould, which can be damaging to your health and home.

4. Burrito method

If you're looking for a quick and effective method, the laundry whizz recommends the 'Burrito method.'

Sharing exactly what this entails, he explains: “Another way to soak up excess water is by using the burrito method which involves using a towel to soak up the excess water and moisture from clothing.

“Rolling the garment tightly into the towel like a burrito before wringing it out will significantly speed up the drying process.”

5. Use a dehumidifier

Ben also recommends investing in a dehumidifer during the winter months because the handy gadget works to remove moisture in your home, helping to battle condensation.

However, Fabulous previously told how keeping your dehumidifier in the wrong spot in your home could be causing it to run inefficiently.

Home expert and Queen of Clean Lynsey Crombie, known as @lynsey_queenofclean on social media, advised that for best results, dehumidifiers should be placed in the smallest room in your house.

"Choose the smallest room to dry your clothes and shut the door," she explained.