6 of the best ways to dry laundry without using a tumble dryer

Weather alerts, storms and rainy days can also cause problems when you’ve got a full load of clean but wet washing to dry

Use a dehumidifier to remove any excess moisture from the air. Picture: Alamy/PA

Red weather alerts and rainy, cold or snow-laden winter days are bad enough when you don’t have to do the laundry. But when you’ve got a full load of clean but wet washing to dry, stormy, freezing or even damp winter weather can cause a real headache.

Many homeowners resort to using a tumble dryer, which is one of the most energy-thirsty appliances in the household.