Experts reveal five steps to take when drying clothes indoors without causing mould & a certain move you should never do
EXPERTS have revealed five cheap and easy steps to take when drying your clothes indoors to prevent mould in your home.
Now the weather is getting frightfully cold, most people are drying their clothes indoors.
But we all know that can create excess moisture in the air leading to mould and condensation.
Luckily, experts have revealed five steps to take to prevent mould from growing in your home - and the one place you should never put your wet clothes.
Speaking to the , Chris Michael an air purification specialist revealed what steps you can take.
The expert said you should always put your clothes on an extra rinse cycle to keep the amount of water left in the clothes to a minimum.
He also recommended one spot you should never put your clothes to dry.
He said that placing a drying rack away from walls can prevent the moisture from being trapped which can lead to mould.
Putting a drying rack close to a window can also help to enable airflow to prevent condensation, but he notes it can be trickier during the winter months.
Another way to prevent extra moisture is to ensure your using your extractor fan when cooking.
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Chris explained: "Many everyday tasks create moisture, often without us noticing.
"By putting lids on saucepans when boiling or steaming vegetables and using an extractor fan briefly or opening a window when using the bath or shower, homeowners can reduce moisture vapour in the air.”
The expert also recommended making the most out of natural sunlight to keep your house warm without turning the heating on.
He added: "Opening curtains and blinds in the day prevents moisture from being trapped around the windows and using rugs and mats on wooden and stone floors can make rooms feel warmer too.”
Another way to prevent mould in the home is to get a dehumidifier - which will soak up extra moisture in the air without you having to open the windows.
Dehumidifiers can also help dry your laundry quicker and costs less to run than a tumble dryer.
The expert said: "They can cost as little as 8p per hour to run.
"Look for dehumidifiers that have a dedicated laundry mode where the machine runs up to six hours before switching itself off to save energy."