Accessories for drying racks and everyday laundry
The right accessories can make air-drying clothes more practical and organised. Clothes pegs help secure individual items, while a sock holder for a clothes airer keeps smaller pieces together and frees up space on the main drying area. Other useful additions include peg bags for storing pegs and covers for clothes airers.
If you also need the airer itself, see drying racks for your everyday laundry setup.
Sock holders and hanger attachments for drying racks
Small garments can take up a surprising amount of drying space. A sock dryer attachment for a clothes airer provides dedicated room for socks and other small items, helping to keep them grouped together while they dry.
For garments that are best placed directly on a hanger, a hanger holder or hanger rack attachment provides an additional hanging point. This can be useful for shirts, blouses and similar clothing when you want to dry them on their hangers.
Clothes pegs, peg bags and clotheslines
Clothes pegs are useful for securing laundry while it dries, while a peg bag keeps them collected between uses and close at hand on laundry day. A clothesline offers another straightforward way to create hanging space for air-drying.
Covers for clothes airers
A cover for a clothes airer is designed to fit over the drying setup. When choosing one, check that its dimensions and intended design suit your drying rack so that it can be positioned correctly. The same compatibility check is worthwhile for attachments such as sock and hanger holders, as their mounting method may depend on the design of the rack.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know whether an accessory will fit my drying rack?
Check the accessory’s dimensions, mounting method and intended rack design before buying. This is particularly important for covers, sock holders and hanger attachments, as compatibility can depend on the size and construction of the drying rack.
Should I choose a sock holder or a hanger holder for my drying rack?
Choose a sock holder for socks and other small items that you want to keep together without using the main drying area. A hanger holder is intended to provide hanging points for garments such as shirts and blouses that you want to dry directly on hangers.
What should I check when choosing a cover for a clothes airer?
Check the cover dimensions and the drying-rack design it is intended to fit. A suitable match helps ensure that the cover can be positioned correctly over your drying setup.