Nicole Smith said: “I used a dehumidifier in the room with the washing on airers.
“When 95 percent dry or more I give it three minutes on a timer in tumble drier.
“I turn the washing regularly too. It’s a bit of a faff but works and minimal tumble drying.”
Dehumidifiers can be expensive to buy but can not only help dry washing but oust condensation and mould in the home too.
RUSSELL HOBBS RHDH1061G Portable Dehumidifier costs £39.99 from Currys.
Zephyrus 450ml Portable Dehumidifier Air Dryer Cleaner Machine with Shut Off costs £22.99 from Robert Dyas.
Homcom 10L/Day Portable Quiet Dehumidifier costs £98.99 from Robert Dyas.
Other suggestions for drying clothes without a tumble dryer include using a heated dryer, caravan airers and normal airers.
Lisa Monks replied: “I bought a heated airer, same as Lakeland, off Wowcher and a dehumidifier. Dried all clothes last year for five of us, never used the dryer!”
