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Hanging out laundry - today!

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BiggyJ · 05/01/2026 09:34

We all know MN loves a let's hang out the laundry outside thread, but would you do it today?
I'm working my way through all the bedlinen so there will be a few loads of laundry hanging about...

Currently bright blue skies and sunshine but here it is -3° with a feels like -7° factor.
Is there any point?
What's the scientific take on this oh wise ones?

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IceIceSlippyIce · 05/01/2026 20:23

I wasn't here, but judging from how dry today's load is, DH hung it out for a bit. It's totally dry now.

PrunusVulgaris · 05/01/2026 20:37

It's to do with the moisture content of the air, not the temperature. Otherwise you couldn't freeze dry stuff like milk.

mikado1 · 06/01/2026 09:15

Not as cold today but because there's no sun, it feels much colder. However there is a breeze. Fortified by this thread I had the washing out before 8am 🤗

BiggyJ · 06/01/2026 09:22

I've got a towel wash on and it will be out on the line too @mikado1 😊
It's very bright and sunny here but still really cold.

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fabulousx · 06/01/2026 09:47

Ive got a tumble dryer.

mikado1 · 06/01/2026 09:54

BiggyJ · 06/01/2026 09:22

I've got a towel wash on and it will be out on the line too @mikado1 😊
It's very bright and sunny here but still really cold.

I actually went mad and put two washes out. Pp are right that smell is fab.

mikado1 · 06/01/2026 09:55

fabulousx · 06/01/2026 09:47

Ive got a tumble dryer.

So do most of us I'm sure. We're trying to avoid using it for a variety of reasons I'm sure.

Raisondeetre · 06/01/2026 10:01

My washing would dry in the winter. Even in the wind.

Raisondeetre · 06/01/2026 10:14

Wouldn’t dry !

fabulousx · 06/01/2026 10:37

mikado1 · 06/01/2026 09:55

So do most of us I'm sure. We're trying to avoid using it for a variety of reasons I'm sure.

I dont avoid using mine.
From the machine to the tumble, washed dryed packed away.

Sunnyside4 · 06/01/2026 10:48

Mine was out for about three hours yesterday (wasn't sure what time I'd be back later. Tablecloth 100% dry, everything else about 75% dry, so worth putting out for me.

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