It's not a good idea to cover your radiator in clothes when attempting to dry them, according to an expert. During these cold months it can often be hard work finding a way to dry clothes quickly.
Many people will drape their wet garments over a radiator when the heating is on to get them dry in double quick time.
But leaving soggy clothes on the radiator can prove harmful, reports the Daily Record. Your laundry will be fine. However, you could be increasing the likelihood of condensation and subsequent mould.
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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. However, as the clothes are drying you should turn them over every couple of hours to help them dry evenly."
The Interiors Expert additionally recommended putting lavender oil in fabric conditioner to help combat any unwanted smells from drying clothes indoors.
According to Owen, the oil can help to "neutralise" any damp or stale smells that can occur when clothes are drying for too long. If you don’t have lavender oil, you can try adding a cup of vinegar to your fabric softener compartment routine instead.
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