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Grace Hoffman

Expert warns how drying clothes on radiator could cause mould - and hike up bills

While the recent bitterly cold weather has passed for many of us, there's more to come before we see spring sunshine, and with the chilly climes make it particularly difficult to dry our clothes.

If the clothes horse just isn't cutting it, you might be tempted to stick your wet washing on the radiator. However, experts have argued that this popular habit can potentially be causing more harm than good.

Without realising, placing clothes on radiators to dry them faster could be triggering condensation, which can lead to mould growing in your home. Interior Expert Owen Whitlock at Beanbags.co.uk revealed why drying clothes on radiators isn't the best idea.

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