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Equipped with the Anion sterilizing function, this dryer will keep mildew spores, pollen, odor or any other micro-organisms and viruses away from your clothes. Safe to be used by those suffering from allergies, its sanitizing function will work even when the fabric had been previously in contact with mud or airborne debris.
Design
Measuring 67 inches in height, 28 inches in width and 20 inches in depth, it is able to support up to 15 kg of clothes at once. Thanks to its 1.7 meters rack, it can be used with taller and larger clothes, while its 12 towel bars can be used to dry socks and towels at the same time, as well. Coming with 3 tiers, it offers you the freedom of customizing its height, as its top tier can be assembled as the middle tier if your space doesn’t allow for a taller device. Once your clothes are dry, you can simply fold it up and store it, helping you, thus, to save space while making it a great choice if you live in a dorm, apartment, condo, motor home or RV.
Intelligent Device
It has two main functions which will simplify the process of drying your clothes.
- Temperature control – you can easily switch between temperatures of 50 degrees up to 70 degrees. It also has an abnormal temperature automatic shutdown function which will prevent it from overheating.
- Wireless remote control – it features an intelligent touch screen which makes it more accessible, while its wireless remote control provides the elderly and pregnant women with hassle-free operation, from more than 4 meters away.
Economic
It doesn’t require a gas line to function, but it will need a voltage of 120V. With minimal power, 1000W, it will provide you with a less expensive cost than other dryers, while its timer function will alleviate supplementary expenses, as well. Simply set it to ‘ON’ and select how long you want it to work, from 0 up to 240 minutes. Keep in mind that drying time will be different depending on how many clothes you put inside at once.
Additional Features
- It comes with an IPX 1 protection, making it immune to dripping water from above it for at least 10 minutes.
- It comes with a Dacron waterproof cover for better protection
- The package contains an additional long steel pipe, 1 remote control, 1 castor and 1 fixed mount as spare parts.
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- Easy to use
- Can dry clothes while hanging
- Intelligent device
- Cost-saver
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- Some complained about its time efficiency
- The assembly instructions are poorly written
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| Equipped with functions to make your drying process more pleasant, it is an economic and intelligent choice if you desire a simple yet hard working and easy-to-use clothes drying method. |
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With a 65-feet linear drying space, designed to support up to 28.6 pounds of clothes at the same time, it arrives pre-assembled. Shaped in an umbrella-like form, it measures 62.99 inches in height, 53.05 inches total, in width, and 62.99 inches in depth, with its arm’s length being that of 15.75 inches.
Able to be used both indoors, if you have enough space, and outdoors, it features a stable tripod as its base. But, you can fix it in the ground, and, thus, make it even more secure, by inserting the three metal stakes it comes with into its legs. Right at the top of its base, you have an adjustable height clip, which provides you with the ability to fit the dryer’s height to your laundry.
Its large top area features 4 solid rods equipped with hanger loops at their ends if you want to hang any types of coats. Able to hold different kinds and weights of clothing, from lightweight jeans, sweaters, and T-shirts to heavy bed sheets and bath towels, it gives you freedom in selecting what you want to dry up first. Thanks to its 4 stage locking system, you can adjust the tightness of the rods, thus folding it up if your space doesn’t allow for it to be fully open. Its lightweight aluminum construction makes it easy to move it around, despite its size, while its collapsible design offers you an easy storage option.
Both base and top are foldable, measuring 33.07 inches and 31.89 inches respectively when closed, while its base clip allows for an easy assemble and disassemble. The package comes with additional accessories, aside from the 3 metal ground stakes: a bag, 24 plastic pegs, and a polyester peg bag.
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- No plugging needed
- Large quantity of clothes
- Stable and durable
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- Some complained about the top not functioning properly
- There were concerns regarding the its overall stability
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| Lightweight and foldable, but featuring a large drying space with secure footing and the ability to be used both indoors and outdoors, it requires little-to-no assembly. Perfect for camping or traveling, as well, it gives you several possibilities in drying your clothes. |
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Featuring a portable and compact design, it measures 58 inches in height, 24 inches in width and 24 inches in depth. Able to hold up to 22 pounds of clothes at once, it is stable and sturdy thanks to its tripod and 6 equidistant crossbars for linen.
While the folding rack can sustain up to 18 hangers at the same time, its blue cylindrical heat insulated tubular cover will securely keep the hot air inside it without it leaking in your room. It features a unique way of drying, as the hot air goes up into a circular motion, through your clothes, thus making them easier to iron and quicker to dry, reducing wrinkles in the process.
The overall construction might be a bit bulkier and harder to move around a lot, though. It comes with a power consumption of 900W, and it is able to adapt to 110V as well as 120V outlets. Fitted with a timer, you can select the drying time from 0 to 180 minutes according to your needs with the control knob placed at the bottom of the unit.
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- Easy to use
- Foldable
- Fast and efficient
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- Some complained about excessive heat in the room
- There were concerns regarding the fan’s life span
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| Thanks to its circular way of drying your clothes, they will be easier to iron, with fewer wrinkles to take care of. Portable and compact, it is a great addition if you don’t have lots of space to spare, but wish your clothes to dry up quick. |
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Having a huge storage capacity, of 15 kg of clothes in one use, and measuring 59 inches in height, 30 inches in width and 20 inches in depth,it is the perfect go-to option when you live in dorms, flats, condos, RV, tents or condos. Compact, weighing only 13 pounds, it is portable and easy to carry and move around, while its foldable design makes it ideal for simple storage.
You can be sure your clothes will not only be dried up completely, but sanitized as well. Thanks to its Anion sanitizing function, there will be no allergens, bacteria or airborne debris stuck to your clothes, making them completely safe. There are two other modes for you to use aside the Anion Sterilize, a fast dry and an environment-friendly one. Plus, it offers a remote control from 25 feet away, an LCD touch screen for more accessibility while its temperature control function prevents it from overheating.
Thanks to its timer, you can set the drying time up to 240 minutes while its waterproof design will ensure you don’t have to worry about possible accidents. With two bars for you to hang your clothes on, one at the top and one in the middle, you have plenty of space to use. However, if you find it insufficient, you can remove the middle bar and arrange the clothes to your liking.
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- Fits in tight spaces
- Large capacity
- Overheat prevention
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- Some complained about having to bend into an uncomfortable position to reach the lower levels of the dryer
- Some complained about its ability to quickly dry
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| Portable and compact, it is an ideal solution for those concerned with space. It will perfectly fit into any corner or small rooms, while providing you with enough space to store and dry your clothes at the same time. |
Ben-Mor Strata Cadet Outdoor
5. Ben-Mor Strata Cadet Outdoor
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It is made from heavy-duty aluminum, and the clothesline is PVC coated to ensure a lengthy use. Shaped like an inverted umbrella with 4 arms, it has a drying area of 91 feet and a height of 81 inches, and it measures 67 inches on each of the four sides, and it weighs 6.5 pounds.
There are 6 already installed rows of string, with 13 inches apart from one another, getting closer and progressively shorter as you go towards the center. Made for outdoor utilization, it comes with a ground anchor and all the hardware necessary for installation. It has an epoxy finish which offers it anti-rust properties, while the angles and tips are securely rounded to increase your and your clothes safety. Additionally, if you require even more space, it has 3 larger sizes: 164 feet, 184 feet, and 194 feet. Moreover, it is green and it has 3 other colors for you to choose from aluminum, silver, and Sahara beige.
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- Strong and durable
- Anti-rust coat
- Saves electricity
- Several sizes and colors
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- There were some complaints about it tangling over
- Some complained about it not being stable
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It provides you with a natural way of drying your clothes while saving you money in the long run in the process. It is made for outdoor use only, as it requires it to be stable and fitly placed into the ground. It has rounded edges for increased safety. |
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Last but not least, this portable ventless dryer, uses a three-dimensional, bacteriostatic circulation heating to make your clothes easier to iron, lessening their wrinkles. With a large storage capacity, of 22 pounds, it offers you 2 levels to dry your clothes faster and more efficiently.
Stable and secure, with a tripod base and non-slip feet, it is shaped similar to an umbrella, measuring 55 inches in height, 11 inches in width and 12.5 inches in depth while fully opened. Its second level is designed to fit socks and underwear while its first level offers you folding coat racks. Its blue, high-density oxford cover it comes with is not only waterproof, but it will protect your clothes from dust, insects, and bacteria, as well.
The cover is created with special airholes at its top, thus forming a cross-ventilated environment for your clothes to quickly dry. Quickly to heat up, thanks to its 900W PTC heating technology, the zipper accessory at the base of the coat allows you to keep a constant temperature of 60℃, inside the bag. Plus, it comes equipped with a timer, so you can set it up between 30 and 180 minutes. Convenient to use, it can adapt to both 110V and 120V outlets. Foldable, it is perfect for saving space, making it a great addition to apartments, dorm rooms, hotels, offices or if you enjoy camping.
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- Fully isolates your clothes from external factors
- Lightweight and foldable for better portability
- 2 levels for more clothing space
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- Some complained about the rack falling apart quickly.
- Some complains were made about the dial being stuck into one position.
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| Foldable and easy to store, providing you with 2 levels and a quick heating function, it makes a great addition if space is your main concern. |
Household Essentials 5012-1
7. Household Essentials 5012-1
It measures 70-77.5 inches in height, 26 inches in width and 26 inches in depth, and it has a weight of 5.65 pounds. It features 2 tiers, allowing you to store up to a maximum of 72 standard hangers, and it is capable of holding up to 30 pounds in total, or 6.6 pounds per arm. Additionally, it features a tripod base, for increased stability, while its overall design is foldable, measuring 64 inches in length, and 5-1/2 inches in width, thus providing you with enough storage space.
It features an easy installation and usage, with just the push of a few buttons, while the middle rack can be adjusted according to your desired height. The main pole is made from metal, while the legs and hanger supports are made from strong plastic. It comes with a limited, 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- 2 tiers for increased capacity
- Tri-pod base for increased stability
- Foldable thus saves you storage space
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- It doesn’t rotate
- It doesn’t have a telescopic pole
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It provides you with a quick and efficient way of drying your clothes, without the need of taking up too much space from your room. It is capable of holding up to 30 pounds in total, giving you enough space to store up to 72 hangers at the same time. Additionally, thanks to its tripod base, it is stable, and it won’t tilt. Foldable and lightweight it is easy to store and maneuver it around the house. |
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Featuring an innovative and environmentally-friendly way to dry your clothes this auto-rotating dryer has the ability to support up to 10 kg of clothes. Shaped like an umbrella, with a tripod as its base it comes with additional pins for a more stable and secure fit when placed outdoors.
The 4-sided, free-standing clothes rack has durable, 50-feet lined cords, thus giving you the freedom of drying different types of clothes with different weights. Easy to operate, it doesn’t require any type of gas, as it uses only sunlight to function while outdoors and an adapter while indoors. Simply attach the solar panel or the power adapter and it will start to rotate, thus ensuring that all your clothes will dry quickly.
A great choice for small spaces, it is an ideal product if you live in an apartment, RV, or you camp a lot. Foldable and easy to assemble and disassemble, it weighs only 10 pounds, thus making it easily fit in your car or under your bed. Plus, it comes with an unique feature, as it gives you the option of hanging it upside down, be it from the ceiling, from a balcony, roof or tree branch, thanks to the stainless steel chain it comes with.
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- Eco-friendly, uses sun power
- Can be hanged from ceiling or even trees
- Can hold large quantity of items
- No increased energy costs
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- Some complained about its function to rotate.
- Some complains were made about the wires tangling inside the motor.
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| An innovative and eco-friendly device, it will give you the freedom of choosing how you want to dry your clothes, while giving you amble options for placement and use. Indoors or outdoors, standing or hanged, it will make sure your clothes dry up quickly. |
With different types of clothes and materials out there, comes the question of how to best take care of them. While several clothes might be made of the same material, there are several which require special attention and care. Thus, not all of them can be crammed together into either washing machine or dryer and expect perfect results.
Know your clothes
Depending on what type of clothes you have, you can organize them by color or by material and utility. You cannot pair up, let’s say, an elegant, evening satin dress with your day to day laundry. Not only will it ruin your dress’ material, but it will completely destroy the laundry as well. So pay attention to your clothes types.
Dryers and clothes
Since dryers have the same basic functioning principle in mind: use hot air to get the moisture out of the clothes, you might not be aware of how the newer, more recent models bring diversity. Despite keeping the same principle, they are made to accommodate all types of clothes by using different drying programs.
Sure, you can still use one and the same function for all types of materials, but do not expect your clothes to get off without damage, nor your bill to lower. Different programs use different electricity, so, unknowingly, you might have added to your costs, by not picking the right function.
- Air Fluff or Air Dry
As the name implies, it helps ‘fluff your clothes up’. It does not heat the air. Instead, it takes it from your room and uses it, while the clothes are turning inside the drum, to remove dust, lint or pet hair. Especially useful for fluffing pillows, coats or comforters, you can feel free to add some wool dryer balls for a better result.
You can also use it to freshen up clothes that are already dry. Do you want a certain scent to your stashed-away bed sheet? Put a few drops of essential oil on a separate cloth and put it together with your bed sheet in the dryer. In that way, the scent will travel to your sheet and you will get your result.
- Gentle or Delicate
Best used with delicate fabrics, these are usually those clothes made from thin or lacy materials. You can add other garments like rayon or silk made clothes, with beading or sequins and even embroidery. In addition, make sure that other high-performance fabrics will benefit from this cycle, too, as they cannot withstand high heat.
Do not feel obliged to use the gentle cycle with cotton garments, jeans, sheets, towels or linens. They can endure other higher temperatures.
- Wrinkle-Resistant or Permanent Press
This type of drying cycle can be used for almost all the things you wear, like shirts, dresses, blouses, jackets and even socks. Recommended for synthetic fabric made of polyester as well, it can be used for ramie, linen, natural fiber garments or made from lightweight cotton, too.
This type of cycle does not use excessive heat, but, instead, it alternates the medium heat with a ‘cooler’ one, the temperature from the room. In that way, the wrinkles are softened up. However, do not expect not to iron them, as ironing will be necessary. If you want to help reduce it, you can either hang them up as soon as you pick them from the dryer, or fold them neatly.
- Regular, Automatic, or Timed
The regular cycle uses the highest temperature the dryer has. So, depending on how much moisture your clothes have in them, you can consider it. But beware! It can melt decorations, set stains and wrinkle them. Keep in mind, though, that high temperature is harsh on most fabrics, so pick only those strong enough or with precise indication on them.
- Steam
While it does not entirely ‘dry’ clothes, it can be useful whenever you want to refresh them or get aid in getting rid of the wrinkles. That way, you can iron them easier even if you forgot about them for a time.
All in all, depending on what type of clothes you have and use, be sure to pick the right function on your dryer to ensure the safety of your items.
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