wall of a building 11 the enclosure has a bottom 14 having a succession of structures layered above it extending into the interior of the enclosure 10 nearest the bottom 14 is a low temperature heating element 16 a tray 18 is removably mounted above the element 16 one method of removably mounting the tray in the enclosure is by having it slidably positioned on tracks 19 along the walls 20 22 the tray 18 catches any water or debris which drip from the galoshes boots and other items of apparel a water permeable self supporting grill 28 is positioned above the tray 18 for the purpose of supporting the items of apparel placed thereon the grill 28 is a rigid planar structure having a multiplicity of holes it may be a screen or gridwork of non corrodable metal or more preferably a plastic woven matting the grill may optionally be hinged on the wall opposite the opening 12 to facilitate removal of the tray 18 through the opening 12 for the purpose of disposing of accumulated water and debris an optional fan 30 is shown fixedly attached to the enclosure 10 such that when activated directs a stream of circulating air into or out of the enclosure through the opening 12 a portion of the opening 12 adjacent the fan 30 is covered by grillwork or louvers 32 to prevent accidental contact with the fan 30 the make up air for operation of the fan 30 is provided either through the opening 12 or around the fan through the louvers 32 the enclosure 10 may optionally include a door 34 covering the opening 12 the door 34 is opened for insertion of the articles of clothing to be dried and closed at other times if a door 34 is.