If you clicked on the post because of the 'dirty laundry' title, I'm sorry to break it to you but I shan't be divulging any deep, dark secrets here. This is literally a wee commentary on (literally) hanging dirty laundry.
So Italians don't use dryers. I know, seems like blasphemy but energy is simply too expensive and the sun simply too warm most of the year to justify using a dryer in Italy. Instead, we go old school- hang drying on lines or metal racks, both of which seem like an enduring sight to photograph when you're a tourist, but that's actually the bane of my existence on a daily basis. I'm being dramatic but let me tell you, it's probably in the top ten of my "culture shock" list and perhaps the hardest thing to adjust to. I had never hung clothes in my life and I think there's a certain mastery to it. I think this because it can't be humanely possible that even socks require ironing...right? Is there some miracle trick to it that lets me skip ironing the tea towels and underwear?! If you're Italian and reading this, please help! Leave your tricks and tips in the comments!
So Italians don't use dryers. I know, seems like blasphemy but energy is simply too expensive and the sun simply too warm most of the year to justify using a dryer in Italy. Instead, we go old school- hang drying on lines or metal racks, both of which seem like an enduring sight to photograph when you're a tourist, but that's actually the bane of my existence on a daily basis. I'm being dramatic but let me tell you, it's probably in the top ten of my "culture shock" list and perhaps the hardest thing to adjust to. I had never hung clothes in my life and I think there's a certain mastery to it. I think this because it can't be humanely possible that even socks require ironing...right? Is there some miracle trick to it that lets me skip ironing the tea towels and underwear?! If you're Italian and reading this, please help! Leave your tricks and tips in the comments!
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