Tumble dryers are the most energy intensive household applainces - nearly two thirds more than washing machines - and create 310kg of CO₂ a year each on average. Drying clothes on a washing line creates no emissions and saves about £70 a year in fuel bills. Plus, drying your clothes in the fresh air means fresh odour and no risk of recivering shrinking items.

It´s true that the British weather is lousy so you wont be able to use a washing line that often. However, when there is a dry spell, then get these clothes hanging.

Please see a few tips below:

    * If you don't have a garden for a washing line, try a clothes horse or a wooden rack on a pulley
    * Drying clothes on radiators is not recommended: it stops the heating working so well and encourages condensation, which can lead to mould growth. Dry them on a clothes horse in the bathroom, with the window slightly open for ventilation    * If you have an airing cupboard, pin up a mini-line in there for quick-drying a few of your 'smalls'

    *Clothes can also be dried indoors on racks.

If you really cant do without your dryer, please make sure you buy an A rating as most dryers still achieve C.