Why a big dryer makes such a difference
In a large drum, your laundry tumbles loosely and warm air reaches every part of it. It dries more evenly and creases less than in a small home dryer, where it spins round squashed together. And unlike on a clothes horse, it isn’t dry the next day, but after half an hour.
How long does drying take?
| Laundry | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Shirts, blouses, bed linen | 20–30 min |
| Towels, jeans, terry cloth | 30–40 min |
| Duvets, sleeping bags | 40 min and more |
These are guidelines. Best check by feel after 20 minutes, then add time in 10-minute steps.
What can go in the dryer, and what can’t?
Check the care label: the symbol with a circle inside a square shows whether an item can go in the dryer. If it’s crossed out, air-dry it instead. Take care with wool, silk, items with a rubber or plastic coating, and anything whose label says it shouldn’t be tumble dried.
Tips for crease-free laundry
- Give your laundry a quick shake before loading it.
- Don’t overload the dryer: the laundry needs room to tumble.
- Take it out as soon as the cycle ends and fold it at the folding table while it’s still warm.
Dryers with a 20 kg drum are available in all 7 Wash&Go laundromats: locations.