I bought an Amazon device to dry my clothes faster - it's a game changer

I bought an Amazon device to dry my clothes faster - it's a game changer I love this, and honestly could not live without it A game-changer Amazon dehumidifier could help you dry laundry in hours, reduce condensation and lower the risk of mould in your home. That's been my experience anyway. While many people might only think of using one in the winter, damp isn’t strictly a cold-weather problem. And the UK’s unpredictable weather can bring plenty of rain and humidity, making it a year-round nuisance. A big issue during wet spells is how long clothes take to dry indoors. Using a dehumidifier can speed things up significantly, with smaller items like socks and underwear drying in a few hours, and thicker pieces such as a hoodie drying in a day instead of two or three. I bought one that does exactly that. Now my home doesn’t end up smelling musty while the washing dries, and I don’t have to crank the heating just to get clothes dry - a real bonus with bills still high. There are so many dehumidifiers out there that will cover all budgets. I have the MeacoDry Arete One 12L Dehumidifier / Air Purifier. Costing £179.99, it isn't cheap, and I really was reluctant to get it. But it really does what it says on the tin, and it's a worthy purchase. You can also buy it from Amazon if you're keen to get it ASAP. There is a smaller version of the MeacoDry Arete with the 6L product costing £125.97. For cheaper options, Which? has recommended the Daewoo 24 Hour Timer White Dehumidifier - 12L from Wickes, costing £99. For super budget-friendly options, you could get products like the ANSIO Dehumidifier Disposable Pack of 10 for £9.95. You can even buys these in your local supermarket and stores like B&M, Home Bargains, The Range and more. Does a dehumidifier really dry clothes quickly? Our dehumidifier dries socks and small hand towels in just a few hours, while bigger items like bath towels, hoodies and tops are usually dry within a day. Before we bought it, laundry could take two or three days to dry, and I’d end up putting socks on the radiator - which made the house smell and feel damp, and pushed up our energy bills. Which? explains: "If you don’t have a tumble drier and it’s too cold to hang wet clothes outside, a dehumidifier can help you to dry your clothes more quickly. It does this by removing the moisture that evaporates into the air during the drying process. "Some models have a laundry setting, but you can use any dehumidifier for this if yours doesn't have one. Many laundry settings just whack up the power to maximum for a set time, although some are designed to save energy by optimising the machine's performance so it doesn't work harder than it needs to." Our MeacoDry Arete Dehumidifier / Air Purifier helps to prevent damp, mould and condensation, combines a 2-in-1 dehumidifier and air purifier for year-round air care, costs as little as 4p an hour to run, and stays whisper-quiet at just 35dB. Martin Lewis' MSE - October 1 The Energy Price Cap, which controls what many households pay for energy, rose by 13% on average on July 1. However, it's due to rise again by a further 4% on October 1. Martin Lewis, the founder of Money Saving Expert (MSE) said: "The Ofgem Energy Price Cap for England, Scotland and Wales for the three months starting 1 October is to rise 3.6%, even when you include the Government's six-month cut to electricity VAT that starts the same day." In one of MSE's financial saving tips, it notes that avoiding the tumble drier could save you money when drying clothes. It notes: "You could save by avoiding using the tumble drier where possible, as it's one of the most energy-hungry appliances there is. You're typically paying up to £1 a load, so drying clothes on an airer indoors (with a window open to avoid damp) or outside, to shorten or even avoid the tumble drier completely, can heavily cut costs. The Energy Saving Trust reckons you could save £50 a year if you never use it."