Thanks to the washer and dryer included in our Mountlake Terrace apartments, you probably find it quite easy to get the laundry done — but that doesn't mean that your drying skills are as good as they could be. There are some little known top tips for drying laundry that might just make your laundry day easier than ever. Here's what you need to do. 

When You're In a Hurry

When you're in a hurry and need the clothes dry as soon as possible, add a thick cotton towel to the dryer load. Cotton absorbs some of that extra moisture and allows for quicker drying. For extra large dryer loads, you can put a couple of towels in. 

When Your Clothes are Wrinkled

If you forgot that you put clothes in the dryer and just found them in a dry but wrinkled state, you don't have to start over. Put a damp cotton towel into the dryer along with the clothes. Start with 15 minutes and then check, repeating if necessary. The damp towel helps generate steam that can remove the wrinkles fast. 

When Your Sweaters Develop Pills

One common side effect of drying sweaters is that pills can develop. This may also happen with knits. Use a pumice stone, moving it across the entire garment before you wash and dry it. The next time it comes out of the dryer, you'll notice less pilling.

When You're Drying Down Comforters

Down comforters are super cozy, but they can get flattened out in the dryer if you're not careful. For the half hour of the drying cycle, put in two new tennis balls. The balls generate a fluffing action that helps keep the down comforter in the best condition. 

When You're Leaving Your Apartment

Never leave the dryer on when you're leaving your apartment. Make sure that you clean the lint filter after every load, as lint buildup is the main reason for dryer fires. You don't want to put yourself and others at risk by leaving a dryer unsupervised. 

Looking for stylish and comfortable apartments in Mountlake Terrace that have a washer and dryer included? Taluswood Aparments may be just what you seek. Call our office to learn more about our one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes.