Bedding will dry fast without a tumble dryer if you try expert's easy hacks

As the colder months set in, drying bedding indoors can feel impossible. Whilst you still can dry laundry outside on a sunny, windy day, many households tend to avoid this and opt for drying sheets on airers.

With many households avoiding the tumble dryer due to increasing energy bills, sheets can take hours to dry without any help. Luckily, Martin Seeley, sleep expert and CEO at MattressNextDay, has shared his top tips on how to dry your bedding without running up your bills.

Wash your bedding in the morning

The expert said: "Try to wash your bed sheets in the morning. It gives them the whole day to dry naturally. When you wash later in the evening, the cooler air slows everything down.

"If you can, start your wash before midday so your bedding benefits from daytime warmth and air flow."

Use the extra spin cycle

The spin cycle is the "easiest way" to cut drying time before you even take the bedding out of the machine.

According to the expert, running an extra spin cycle can remove up to 30% more water from your sheets.

Give sheets a shake

Before hanging them up to dry, give your sheets a quick shake. It helps loosen the fibres so air can move through more easily. The expert added: "This prevents the fabric from clumping together, which can trap moisture and leave sheets feeling slightly musty."

Try the towel trick

Martin explained: "Using a towel to draw out moisture from your sheets is one of the oldest laundry hacks there is, and it really does work.

"Cotton towels are naturally absorbent, so when you roll your damp sheets inside one, the towel pulls away from a surprising amount of leftover water.

"To do it properly, lay a clean, dry towel flat on a large surface, spread your damp sheet on top, and roll them up tightly like a Swiss roll.

"Press down firmly, or even stand on it carefully, to help the towel soak up the moisture. Once unrolled, hang your sheet near a warm spot or in a room with good airflow. You will find it dries noticeably faster, especially on cooler days when the air feels heavy and humid."

Buy bedding that dries fast

The material you choose can make a real difference in how long they take to dry. Cotton is soft, breathable and great for summer, but bamboo, microfibre and polycotton blends are recommended for the winter.

They are lighter and less absorbent, meaning they dry much faster, ideal if you want to get your bedding washed and back on the same day.