Line drying is the go-to drying technique for most Pakistani households yet with the rainy season in tow, the process becomes trickier. As rainwater enters balconies and pours over gardens, hanging garments on the clothesline becomes counterproductive. Here are some of the alternate ways you can dry your clothes during the monsoon season.

According to The Guardian, you should consider investing in:

• A retractable clothesline
• A portable clothes rack
• A waterproof cover for your clothesline

The good thing about a retractable clothesline is that it’s easy to attach it wherever you want. As soon as the clouds start building up, you can take the clothesline inside your room, turn on the fan, and leave the clothes to dry.

A portable clothes rack is generally easy to move around as well. When you are buying one, however, you should make sure that it’s made of sturdy but lightweight materials so you can carry it inside your house. Another thing to look out for is the material used to create the rack, which should be waterproof. Steel and aluminium are the best options that you have.

On the other hand, a waterproof cover might be hard to come by at low prices in Pakistan. We would suggest you use that if you have a front or backyard where you hang your clothes. A clothesline cover is an umbrella-like shade which will protect your clothes when the rain hits.

While drying your clothes inside the house is perhaps the only solution during the rainy season (unless you have a clothes dryer, which is a less environmentally-friendly option), it might still not be the best. That’s because drying inside the house takes time, plus it exacerbates condensation in the house.

The Guardian suggests that you turn on an electric fan to speed up the process. If you have a stand fan, you can place that next to the clothes rack too.

Furthermore, if you live in the colder areas of Pakistan and own a heater, you can also consider placing your rack next to it.

However, you need to be careful of safety hazards if you choose to do that. The fabric that you hang on the rack must not be flammable; this includes nylon or 100% polyester fabrics.

It is also not recommended to drape your clothes over the heater. That might lead to disastrous results.