Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Sara Hesikova

Drying your clothes indoors can pose a danger to your home and health – this is how to stay safe

A wooden clothes airer with drying clothes.

During this time of year, drying your washed laundry outside is pretty much unthinkable given the current conditions. So most of us resort to indoor drying instead - and many don’t have any other choice all year round (this writer included). But drying your clothes indoors presents a number of risks and dangers, whether you tend to simply air dry or toss your clothes on a heated clothes airer.

From mould to ill health and wasted energy, all of these and more can come as a result of drying clothes inside. Luckily, there are very few of these that can’t be solved with the best dehumidifier, now an essential home appliance that just keeps proving its worth time and time again. 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.