LPT: Your clothes dry way faster if you put a dry towel in the dryer with them—or wring them out using a towel if air-drying.

If you’re in a rush and need your clothes to dry ASAP, here’s a trick that most people don’t know:

1. Using a dryer? Throw a clean, dry towel in with your wet clothes. The towel absorbs excess moisture and speeds up drying by up to 30-40%. Just remove it after about 15 minutes so it doesn’t start holding moisture.
2. Air-drying? Lay your wet clothes flat on a dry, absorbent towel, roll it up like a burrito, and press down to soak up the extra water. This can cut drying time in half and keeps your clothes from dripping everywhere.

Why it works: Towels are highly absorbent and help pull moisture away from your clothes faster than air or heat alone. It’s especially useful when you’re short on time and need something dry now.