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AIBU to think drying washing outside is still normal?

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BlueyandBingo · 19/04/2026 19:08

Just getting a load of washing in and DH has declared that no one dries their washing outside anymore and that it is ‘niche’.

Don’t get me wrong, I use the tumble dryer when I need to but surely it is better (and cheaper) to use the line, especially on a day like to day when we have had sunshine and a breeze??

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JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 19/04/2026 19:13

I put clothes outside when it’s warm enough. I hate doing it but it’s the cheapest way to dry them. I hate it because I don’t like stiff cardboard towels and I definitely hate the bird shit and creepy crawlies that always end up on my clean clothes!

PurpleFlower1983 · 19/04/2026 19:12

I don’t know anyone with a garden who doesn’t dry their washing outside.

MostlyGhostly · 19/04/2026 19:12

Putting washing out on the line is the only chore I slightly enjoy and our washing is out as soon as the weather is warm and dry enough for it to be worthwhile. With 4 adults and one nearly adult in the house it saves us a fortune and stops us having damp washing constantly on radiators and the having the dryer and drying pod on constantly. Your DH is BU.

ExOptimist · 19/04/2026 19:12

Your DH is talking crap, quite frankly. Of course it's perfectly normal to dry washing on the line, especially on sunny breezy days. Millions of household do it, so hardly niche! Why spend money on electricity when you don't need to? And washing dried outside smells amazing.

HouseofDreams · 19/04/2026 19:12

I love drying washing outside, it’s so satisfying

Sirzy · 19/04/2026 19:11

I am very thankful I have a garden so as soon as the weather allows I can dry washing outside

CornishPorsche · 19/04/2026 19:11

I don't own a table dryer.

I suspect most people will use his weather as an opportunity to dry washing if they can!

Hatty65 · 19/04/2026 19:10

Your DH is weird. Everyone I know has a washing line and sticks their washing out. I've had two loads out today.

Pollqueen · 19/04/2026 19:10

Batshit. There's nothing odd about drying washing on the line. Best way to dry clothes

amber763 · 19/04/2026 19:10

Love drying my washing outside! You can get so much done in a day and it smells beautiful

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