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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by owlninja on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @12:17PM (#46618866)
My strategy forever is to wash all my shirts, put them in the dryer on low for 5 minutes, then hang them all up in a doorway overnight. My clothes last much longer this way and never get wrinkled.
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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by awkward on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @02:08PM (#46621023)
Folding drying racks come in several shapes and are very affordable.
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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by DANmode on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @12:25PM (#46618997)
As long as that doorway isn’t made of wood,

or have any cracks for air to enter the door or doorjam,

that 90% relative humidity should be no problem!

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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by dredmorbius on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @03:56PM (#46623244)
Indoor air during wintertime tends to be low humidity in many places, with most residences running humidifiers to reach a comfortable (~35% RH) level. Clothes-drying will both benefit from the first and assist in the latter.

(California is a notable exception.)

In places which are humid during winter-time, cracking a few windows open will allow for equalisation with the outside, again keeping indoor humidity reasonable.

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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by jarjoura on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @12:44PM (#46619293)
Do you live in a liminal hall of doorways? LOL
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