An expert has shared why you might be better off avoiding your radiator when looking to dry clothes.While many will often use the heating to get clothing dried quickly - which is especially helpful during the winter - leaving soggy clothes on the radiator can prove harmful.
Your laundry will be fine, however you could be increasing the likelihood of condensation and subsequent mould. Owen Whitlock is an Interiors Expert at Beanbags.co.uk, and warned drying your clothes on the radiator can cause condensation-linked damage.
He said: "While hanging wet clothes over your radiators will dry them, this could cause excess condensation in your home. This will lead to mould which can create all kinds of damage including staining paintwork, not to mention the allergens that mould can produce."With that in mind, Owen has shared some other ways that people can make sure that their washing dries without having to wait for days.
One tip the expert shares is doing your laundry earlier in the day. During the dark winter months, washing as early as possible allows you to take advantage of any sunlight which can help with drying.Another tip the expert recommends is consistently turning over your clothes on the airer, which he says not enough people do.Owen explains: "Many people make the mistake of hanging their washing to dry over the airer and not moving them until they are dry.
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