Wooden Drying Rack

We always find ourselves doing lots of extra laundry during the holiday season- all those parties create a lot of dirty tablecloths and napkins. We try to minimize our dryer use, both because of the environmental impact and the delicate nature of our inherited linens, and so are always on the look out for compact drying racks to make the process easier.

The Green Store's sturdy wooden drying rack is built in Maine from kiln dried Eastern white pine and birch dowels. At 30"W it gives you 56 feet of drying space- the equivalent to a full dryer load. We especially love that the top folds down for delicates and sweaters. This drying rack is designed to work in small spaces; it is collapsible and can even be closed and carried while loaded if company drops in unexpectedly. At $80 plus shipping, this drying rack is an excellent eco-friendly alternative to running the dryer.

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Great idea & great looking. We have a kinda tacky looking rubber covered metal one...

posted by rapidtransitman on November 25th 2009 at 7:38pm
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Wood is great for a lot of things, but definitely not for drying delicates.

posted by ladymantle on November 25th 2009 at 7:55pm
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I have two of these and use them in my living room all year long. Not only does one save energy, but also extends the life of clothing and linens from the heat of the dryer. These are fabulous.

posted by Sydney on November 25th 2009 at 8:27pm
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It also puts needed moisture in the air for those of us who live in climates where we have to heat our homes for months of the year. I always hang towels and jeans to dry inside in the winter. Then 5 minutes in the dryer to soften them up. Saves money too.

posted by gettingthere on November 25th 2009 at 8:43pm
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I haven't tried this particular rack (and would like to!), but I have gone through quite a few wooden racks. I finally decided to go all out and buy a big folding stainless steel one. I'm so glad I did! This sucker can take anything and is surprisingly easy to move around. Definitely worth the investment!

posted by Britomart on November 26th 2009 at 12:57am
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How do you dry sheets, quilts and towels on these?

posted by Annieo on November 28th 2009 at 8:15pm
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You dry large items by folding and refolding them and hanging them across at least two bars for air circulation. Towels do fine, as will sheets. But, these are clearly not made for large bulky items. Save your quilt, large rug, and down comforter washing for a day when you can dry them outdoors.

posted by quiltmaster on November 30th 2009 at 8:07am
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