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How can you quickly dry clothes while at a party?

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Roll the wet area in a towel really tightly and squeeze.

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Is it better to hang clothes when it's hot or when it's windy?

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Both weather conditions work in drying clothes. If it's windy, make sure to clip your clothes tightly on the line. Dry heat combined with wind works the best in drying clothes.

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How would I hang dress shirts correctly?

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By the bottom of the shirt/hanging upside-down. Place 2 clothes pegs -- one at each seam -- as that way there won't be drag on the material. The reason you peg it at the bottom is because this is the part that will be tucked in.

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What are the safe ways to hang clothes out to dry?

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Use a wooden rack or a clothesline attached to two solid objects.

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Can I dry my clothes outside at night?

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Clothes are more difficult to dry at night because of dew and lack of sunlight, but it may be possible if you live in a very dry area.

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Is it best to arrange garments very loose on the line or to pull them out to their full extent?

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Hang them in the shape they come out of the washing machine. Otherwise, they will wrinkle if hung too loose or stretch if hung too tight.

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What is the best way to clean and protect my wire clothesline so I won't get rust on my laundry?

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It is best to install a white, vinyl -oated cable for your line. Before hanging clothes, run a damp cloth the length of the cable to wipe off any dust.

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How many hours will it take the clothes to dry most days?

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It depends on where you live - outside temperature, wind, humidity, etc. I live in southern CA. I wash clothes by 8:00 a.m. most mornings and by 9:00-9:30 they are dry. The weather is dry, wind is a constant breeze, and humidity is low.

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What if it rained while my clothes were drying and now they're wet? Should I rewash or let them dry?

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It would probably be best to rewash them since rainwater is generally not that clean.

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Sometimes my washer leaves some residual fine dirt or lint on clothes that goes away in the dryer. How do I fix the problem when drying outdoors?

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If I can not briskly shake the offending dirt or lint off, I will pop the garments into the dryer for about a ten minute cool cycle spin.

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How long does it take for clothes to air dry outside?

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This all depends on the time of year and temperature. I hang clothes outside before 8 a.m. and they are usually dry by 2 p.m.

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