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During the winter, it may seem convenient to put your wet laundry on the radiators to speed up drying. Yet this method presents unsuspected risks to your home, health, and savings after Alexandre Cressiot and Bruno Ginesty, home interviewers. This is why these experts advise against this habit and what alternatives to be given.
Impacts on heating in your home
Loss of energy efficiency
Placing wet clothes on a radiator blocks the diffusion of heat into the room. The heat, instead of being distributed in the ambient air, remains trapped under the linen. As a result, your heating system needs to work more to maintain a comfortable temperature, which increases your energy consumption.
A less comfortable room
By blocking heat, the garments prevent a homogeneous distribution in the room. Some areas remain cold, pushing you to mount the thermostat, which adds to your bills.
Risks to your health
Excessive humidity and mould
By drying out, the clothes release a large amount of moisture into the air. This increase in humidity promotes:
Mould: It can appear on your walls and ceilings, especially in poorly ventilated rooms.
Mites and allergens: A wet environment is conducive to their development, aggravating allergies and respiratory problems, such as asthma.
Poor indoor air quality
Too high a humidity makes the air moist and uncomfortable, which can be difficult to withstand, especially for:
Children,
Older persons,
Individuals with respiratory disorders.
Alternatives to dry your clothes in winter
