@scooogy few inches approximately like 3 or 4 id say (minimum 3, maybe 4) i'd experiment until you get the right width. also, if your washer allows you can set it for an extra spin so they dry faster
@scooogy if you dont have enough room in your closet, i've used an indoor clothesline before. i know a guy who used to hang them around his place wherever he could, like on curtain rods, shower rods... its nice in the winter too cause it boosts the hhumidity in the room
@scooogy like when the heat is on and the air gets dry. some people hang their clothes on a rod over their washer and dryer. dont know if you have space there