It is quite common to see wet clothes hanging on rooftops and balconies in desi households. Although the excruciating heat outside is enough to dry our clothes, foreigners from countries with a cool climate often don’t understand why we hang them outside, since they usually do it inside a dryer. When someone asked on Quora, ‘Why do Indians dry their clothes on their balconies or terraces rather than in the dryer of the washing machine?’, Desis responded with a detailed explanation.
A person named Bhuvana Rameshwar responded to the question by saying that India is a hot, tropical country with the exception of the cold hill stations and rainy seasons. Thus, a washing machine with just a spinner is enough for us to squeeze out the water. In many houses, there isn’t even a washing machine because the washing is done by maids. There are places with a low water supply that find washing machines wasteful.
‘We dry these in the sunlight or in a breezy place, such as on our balconies or terraces. Light and wind give the clothes a freshness that a dryer can’t provide. It is impossible to explain the smell of freshly washed and sun-dried clothes. Sun-drying also kills bacteria. In addition, the world recommends everyone use solar energy to produce electricity and to save electricity,’ he added.
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Another answer mentioned how drying clothes in the open is not limited to India or Asia, adding that it is a greener alternative on a global scale. In addition to being a greener alternative, drying clothing in the sun also disinfects clothes, prevents moulds, and has a pleasant scent. The concept of drying clothes outside is environmentally friendly, said several other desis.
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