(Part 2) Best clothes drying racks according to redditors

Tumble dry on low and remove them when they're damp. They won't drip everywhere when you hang dry them (racks like this are particularly helpful for tight rooms/apartments). Because they're just damp and not wet, they won't be sag and stretch, but they'll have enough weight to them to keep their shape as they dry.

This isn’t a recommendation for specific types of clothing, but I’ve been having the same problem as you with my clothes drying slowly. I’m thinking about getting a heated drying rack to use during the winter months. This might be cheaper than buying a few new outfits

Same here, but I found some that are comparable.

https://www.amazon.com/Aero-W-Stainless-Folding-Clothes-Capacity/dp/B013KJEF5I/ref=sr_1_22?s=storageorganization&ie=UTF8&qid=1522865376&sr=1-22&keywords=clothes+dryer

https://www.amazon.com/Aero-W-Stainless-Folding-Clothes-Capacity/dp/B013KJEF5I/ref=sr_1_22?s=storageorganization&ie=UTF8&qid=1522865376&sr=1-22&keywords=clothes+dryer

We got one of these from IKEA.


On it, I hang something like this for wool socks or bras from DAISO Japan.


We also have one of these that you put on top of the tub, but we don't use it.


If you have a lot of laundry to hang dry, I suggest something like this, which seems to be what everyone uses in Germany.

For drying things like sweaters in my apartment, I use a hanging mesh drying rack like this one and I love it! It's collapsible for really easy storage, and when I want to use it I just hang it from my shower curtain rod.

Hey OP - Save yourself some hassle (unless you are ground floor) buy a couple of these (link below) and then use them on the balcony rail (if it is a rail.) you can then hang the clothing inward back onto the balcony itself which means that anyone who could possibly complain would have to have been looking into your property to do so. These arent items of clothing hanging over the side precariously and able to fall, or more likely dripping down to the occupants below (likely the reason for complaint unless incredibly prudish....)

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Dripping to occupants below is the only possible reason I can give for complaining about someone drying clothes on their balcony. Anything else is just too far into cuckoo land, thats a stretch as it is!

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radiator-Airer-Adjustable-Drying-Clothes/dp/B007TFPOA0/ref=asc_df_B007TFPOA0/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=330820827720&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5761688029483772142&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006674&hvtargid=pla-654592726309&psc=1

My cotton t-shirts (including the one from Madewell) have not shrunk. I dry them in the dryer, too.

You can get one of these drying racks for your apartment too.

This looks really similar to mine :. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007Y2SU9A/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1501865036&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=drying+rack&dpPl=1&dpID=41IhsBeukWL

I use it for almost everything except sweaters where I use the folding one. This one is better bc I think gravity helps get wrinkles out while drying and also it takes a ton of clothes in very little space, is sturdy, and collapsible. Again this looks a little different than mine (colors) which I have had for years, but the exact same idea.

Try something like this.

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https://smile.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Folding-Collapsible-Clothes-Drying/dp/B01LDU0C4Y/ref=sr_1_21?keywords=folding+drying+rack&qid=1550285577&s=gateway&sr=8-21

Do you have a window in your bathroom? I use a version of this drying rack and put it in my shower - that way it takes up absolutely zero space in my small apartment. I do laundry first thing in the morning, hang everything to dry, and either that night or first thing the next morning, it's all dry and I take it down.

I don't pin sweaters when I block them - I just lay them out smoothly and even up the seams and any "lines" so that everything is straight and even looking. I dry them on this handy sweater rack so air circulates on both sides, which can help.

Got a bunch of these . Work great, store small, and infinite stickability.

I quite like this style one, smaller floor print than the one you linked

I also have something like this I've my radiator for towels but also works with clothes

You can also hang on hangers and from the outside of your wardrobe? Or from the tops if doors if it's full

I also live in a very damp place.

I use soft musical cases--ukulele for rope, gags, cuffs; trombone for the longer items.

Also, this portable drying rack (Whitmor 6036-3870 Garment & Drying Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Y2SU9A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RhkmxbB9M5EGN) with S-hooks from Lowe's make a great addition to your travel bag.

Wood and plastic I have found to be terrible. Use metal! I have a similar one to this one which is white and still mint after a year and use it weekly.

Sunbabies are pretty similar to Alva's, I think, at a similar price. Through a co-op, I get mine at $3/diaper (plus another buck or buck fifty for an insert, but if you already have inserts, you don't need those!).

If you want to stick with pockets, I'd definitely look at these two brands and see if you can find a co-op.

We have room to dry outside but are lazy - my husband drapes most the diapers over the edge of the laundry basket to dry, and we also have one of these for the wet bags and other misc stuff. It works really well. They're completely dry overnight.

I would add a couple more medium size wetbags. There really is no such thing as too many. Also, are you using pail liners or wet bags for the house? Id you're using pail liners, be sure to find a trash can you like. We use planetwise liners and a slim trash can like this (Rubbermaid Home Slim Trash Can, 45-Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BMZVHO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Z5KGyb2VWDZWX), and have been happy from day one.

You also might want to add something to hand dry your covers. We use the octopus hangers from ikea, but something like this (Hanging Drying Rack Laundry Drip Hanger with 20 Clips and 10 Spare Units by Amagoing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EA7ZDI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_b7KGyb4J7FQ1P) would do the trick.

Good luck!

Definitely don't go with plastic or wood. Neither will last as well as other options. I'd go with stainless or a coated metal. Simply treat it with a modicum of respect and it'll will last for years. :) We've had our drying racks for more than 4 years and no signs of rust despite storing them in the bathroom. We have a washer dryer combo (single unit not stacked) and honestly we almost never use the dryer except for towels. We don't want the wear and year on our clothes or the risk of shrinkage. So, these insights are having done primarily line drying for 6+ years and a lot of line drying for more than 12 years, for whatever that's worth.

Honestly, in my opinion, the first thing you need to decide is how you want to hang your clothes and how much line space you need. This will dictate the style of drying rack you choose. Meaning, do you want to lay the shirts directly over a single bar, over two bars for more air flow, or hang them carefully on good hangers that aren't damaged by the damp fabric (and be sure that the hanger style won't stretch out the shoulders). Will you only ever need to hang out one small load at one time or might you want to do a few loads on the same day & hang all the clothes out. If you're willing to hang them, you need less space but I find it takes a bit longer. I'm assuming you'll want to hang everything inside though if you have the ability to hang outside, most US climates will be friendly to outdoor drying at least part of the year and runs will dry faster. You may deal with some sun bleaching on darker colors so be aware of that.

We've recently moved and we're looking at several options for ways to increase our drying space without taking up much of our small apartment. I'll share a few. This pull out unit give a lot of linear drying space for the size, is fully stainless, and had great reviews. You should be able to pull out part way if you don't need to dry a full load. Check out the Aero here: https://www.amazon.com/Aero-W-Stainless-Folding-Clothes-Capacity/dp/B013KJEF5I/ref=pd_sbs_201_27?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B013KJEF5I&pd_rd_r=Y88XKG0D50K5AJJKC2KV&pd_rd_w=qE3jZ&pd_rd_wg=l3uMe&psc=1&refRID=Y88XKG0D50K5AJJKC2KV.

IKEA has several good options and we have owned two of their white coated metal drying racks. We hat the first one for close to 10 years with minimal rust and switched to a different upright style about 4 or 5 years ago. Again, no signs of deterioration of rust in that time despite being stored in the bathroom. It's worth looking at thru available styles. They have a fully stainless steel Grundtal adjustable width drying rack that will allow you the lady over the bars or use hangers. Get creative & use in places like over your tub or even put two together for more space. http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/90219297/

Our current rack is a great design for lots of linear space in a small footprint. Ours was made by IKEA but they phased it out. However, I've seen multiple others in exactly the same design by other companies. Here's a link to a video that shows it. (Please understand I have no experience with the company that makes this one but it illustrates the great design.) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n96gD4wNRkM You can fold out just half when you need it and it will actually fit in the tub when in that configuration so it doesn't have to take up floorspace.

Check Amazon for additional ideas. There are stainless hanging mini racks for hanging 32-35 small items like socks, small dish clothes or towels, underwear, bras, etc. A good one is around $16-$20. That and the Aero one above will lead you to more interesting options. You can also check out the Leifheit 100. It's a different style fold out drying rack but also had very good reviews. https://www.amazon.com/Leifheit-83100-Dryer-Telefix-White/dp/B000JG1KP4/

Hopefully you'll find something that will meet your needs and for your space.

Nutes: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006XTQGLO?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

Few packages of these to hang lights and filter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010DD743O?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

Extension cords
Plenty of options

Lights
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B4GQ6MO?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

Fabric pots:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TF9E6XE?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

Air control
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H1R0K68?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

Fans
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001R1RXUG/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Outlet timer:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XC7GTCN/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tent https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01731MNJE/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Carbon filter
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CJ5D4AG/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

4 inch duct
Can find anywhere

Jewelers loop (super important)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K0BGNNC?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

To dry your buds
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GXHQIKO?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

Surge protectors and ext cords
Find anywhere

Inline fans
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M7S46YZ?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

Soil probe

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017GQ9VVY/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A few other things I got locally from grow shops. Quality seeds are important. Greenpointseeds.com is always having bomb sales, ship from Colorado, and are top quality. Soil from local grow shops but can also buy from online. I went cheaper on light, but I wouldn't do that again. Get good quality lights.

Like OP said, you could use a bucket to soak and wash your clothing. The bathroom sink can also be used, or a big ziploc bag will also work.

If you prefer not having to hand wash, consider air drying the clothing on the patio overnight on a clothes rack like this one https://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Folding-Clothes-Drying/dp/B003VYAGOC

Rain&Shine Foldable Clip and Drip Laundry Hanger with 24 Strong Pegs- 3 Colors Option- Premium -100% (Fresh Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I017SSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PGwyzbBF9K84X

I dry in a hanging herb drying net with a fan blowing over them away from sunlight, best method to preserve their beneficial properties.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GXHQIKO/ref=asc_df_B01GXHQIKO5104888/

Wherever you end up getting underwear, I would suggest (ideally) hand washing or at least hang-drying them. Dryers wreck delicates. I've had VS underwear that's lasted 2+ years even washing in the machine (on gentle cycle) because I always hang-dry my delicates. The problem with VS that I have is many of their bras get this weird roll/bend thing at the top of the cup over time that I haven't encountered with other brands from Nordstrom or La Senza, and I'm not sure what causes it or how to prevent it.

You can pick up drying racks or clip hangers cheaply on Amazon or from Ikea. I hang/flat dry all of my underwear, bras, and many of my sweaters, jeans, and t-shirts made of more delicate fabric and it's really extended not only the structure of the garments but the color as well, especially with black clothing.

There’s also these! Much smaller. Not automatic but better than handwashing.

Best Choice Products Portable Compact Mini Twin Tub Washing Machine and Spin Cycle w/ Hose, 13lbs. Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ICBLBL0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lTkEAbB0TV7F8)

There are other brands.

It is actually what we were going to buy with this portable dryer (XtremepowerUS Portable Ventless Clothes Dryer, Dryer Rack w/ Heater https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IDSLR7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2UkEAbZNGDP0H) prior to discovering the automatic one.

This video shows a pretty good example of how one works: https://youtu.be/Sdq834PUJAI

Hope this helps!

alternative idea do you have those hangers that you hang pants on such as a suit.
https://www.containerstore.com/shopping/pant-hangers.html
Like that hang that sweater over it and hang it on your shower head overnight that is how drying racks work.
see
https://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-6524-Folding-Clothes/dp/B003VYAGOC

A lot of people dry them on low heat, but they don't take long at all when hanging.

Get one of these if you don't want to get a line: http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Folding-Clothes-Drying/dp/B003VYAGOC/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1374266251&sr=1-7&keywords=laundry+drying+rack

I have one in my house and it's terrific because it folds down to fit in between the washer and dryer.

i would prefer to "hang" the buds on mesh thingy like these. having the fan circulating the air helps a lot, just dont have it blowing on the buds. i think you could use those stems as reference to how far along into the dry you are, but make sure to check the buds themselves. what are the conditions of your dry room? temp and humidity? make sure you keep the light off of them, it can degrade potency

These are the ones I used, but there are tons of similar ones in different sizes and shapes.

I'm probably not a lot of help . . . but. When I have "handwash only" clothing, I wash them with a delicate detergent (like Woolite or baby laundry soap) in my washer. Only a very small load, and on the delicate cycle. On cold only. Then I take them out and hang or flat dry them. Do you have somewhere outside that you can dry clothes? The sun does an amazing job of taking out smells, even when it's cold out. They sell little flat/stackable mesh shelf thingies for flat drying sweaters and things, too. like this! Oh! And if you MUST hang things indoors, a dehumidifier helps a lot. I have this one in my bathroom. it's little and cute but effective.

Edited because long links are ugly.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B003XRNWG6/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB#

I'm in a condo so have to dry inside but I really like this rack. They also make bigger ones that you can use outside.

On mobile so sry if the link doesn't work.

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I use one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CVZXNC/

Works great as long as it has atleast a day to dry.

It used to smell, but since I wear a long sleeve base layer now under my gear smell is no longer an issue

Give him a gag gift such as a trowel that costs 2.5 bucks.

On serious note, how about a product from Amazon Launchpad program, such as one below

https://www.amazon.com/Laundreez-1-Portable-Clothes-Washer/dp/B013C98X72

Little late to the party here, but absolutely get something like this. They're fantastic for drying your gear if you're not in a damp room

i use this one from amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/YBM-1582-10-Foldable-Clothes-Water-Resistant/dp/B0108USBS4

i would get one of these too

https://www.amazon.com/Rain-Shine-Foldable-Laundry-Option/dp/B01I017SSW

I purchased this clothes drying rack off of Amazon that is no longer available, but there are lots of similar Chinese knock off versions. This thing works. The best part is that it folds up when I don't use it. I store mine in the garage next to my car. It says it has ozone but I don't know that it works or matters. I spray my stuff down with a mixture of water and vinegar with a couple drops of peppermint essential oils mixed in and it's worked really well at keeping the stink away. I would recommend doing some searching because I think I paid less than $50 for mine. Just make sure the one you are looking at is collapsible if that's what you want. Not all say it and there are non-collapsible models.

I hang my gear, set the timer, and pack it back up in my bag when the timer is done. Gear is dry. The fan noise is negligible.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0761T96Z1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PM3-AbGFQ9TSD

One hour inside one of these and you are dry, and have no stink. Wash equipment in regular washer and dryer once a year.

I have one of these and it folds flat

https://www.amazon.com/Wet-Gear-Hockey-Equipment-Dryer-Rack/dp/B004CVZXNC/

And a fan.

https://www.amazon.com/XtremepowerUS-Portable-Ventless-Clothes-Heater/dp/B01IDSLR7K/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=rocket+dryer&qid=1570633555&sr=8-14

same thing as the rocket dryer but half the price... folds up and your gear is dry in 45 mins.

> Mr Buddy

Awesome! Good to hear you're getting your setup dialed in for winter. And thank you for reminding me of Mr. Buddy. I knew I heard of a good brand of auto space heater available, but had forgotten the name. I'll look into it.

My other concern is how to dry ski gear on those gnar-cham-pow-pow days. Thinking of something like European towel dryers, but would obviously have to be light on the energy consumption.

I prefer a wash bag over a portable machine or five gallon bucket as it saves space and I can do this inside the minivan instead of needing outside space. It also then can travel with me if I'm on an airplane. This portable wash bag has some advantages over the Scrubba (cost, spout, clear)

https://www.amazon.com/Laundreez-1-Portable-Clothes-Washer/dp/B013C98X72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503776048&sr=8-1&keywords=laundreez

Another version that has a spout and is even less costly:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M35JBZR/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I've used an old salad spinner for the 'spin' cycle in the van.

I have the rocket dryer and while it does work fine, a couple of the arms have come out of their slots and will not hold very much weight anymore. Also the middle post broke very early on and I had to duct tape it back together. I am a goalie so my gear is a bit heavier. If mine crapped out completely I would pick up one of these same thing just different set up.

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Dry-Electric-Portable-Clothing/dp/B0153MASKG/ref=pd_sbs_265_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41rklNqkfTL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR86%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=S0RTZXVXT3YRS07MSRBE

This one looks like it will hold a lot more, I dont think there is any way I could get all of my gear in a normal rocket dryer

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