Rough-dry for Dummies

Rough-dry is a term that we often hear when it comes to doing our laundry. But what does it really mean? In simple words, rough-dry refers to a specific way of drying our clothes in a clothes dryer, where we only partially dry them and leave them slightly damp. Now, let's dive a little deeper and explain this concept in a bit more detail. When we use the term rough-dry, it means that we are only drying our clothes for a short period of time, just enough to remove some of the moisture. This is different from fully drying them, where we would dry them completely, leaving them all warm and toasty. But why do we sometimes choose to rough-dry our clothes instead of fully drying them? Well, there are a few reasons for that! Firstly, rough-drying can help us save time and energy. It's a quicker way to dry our clothes, especially if we're in a hurry and need them to be wearable but not completely dry. Additionally, rough-drying can also help prolong the lifespan of our clothes. When we rough-dry them, they are not subjected to the high heat of a dryer for too long, which can sometimes cause shrinkage or damage to certain fabrics. To paint a clearer picture, think of your clothes as if they were cookies. If you were to fully dry your clothes, it's like putting your cookies in the oven until they become ready to eat. They come out all crispy and fully baked. But rough-drying your clothes is more like taking your cookies out of the oven before they become fully baked. They are still a little soft and chewy, not completely done. Similarly, when we rough-dry our clothes, they are left slightly damp, not fully dry. So, to sum it all up, rough-dry refers to the process of partially drying our clothes in a clothes dryer. We do this to save time, energy, and prevent potential damage to our garments. It's like giving our clothes a head start in the drying process, leaving them slightly damp and ready to be worn or air-dried completely.