How to dry clothes when it’s raining outside? The combination of prolonged rain and the lack of tumble dryers may lead people to dry their laundry inside. This could be a bigger health risk than people realise.
What Happens If You Dry Clothes Inside?
Drying laundry inside can cause up to 30% of the moisture in your home. That’s equivalent to nine pints! This excess moisture cannot escape without adequate ventilation. It can lead to structural and health problems.
The moisture in the air created by the drying of wet clothing creates ideal conditions for mould growth and other airborne contaminants that can be easily breathed into and introduced into your body.
Moist environments can encourage mould growth, which can release “seeds” called spores. For some asthmatics who are sensitive, dust and mould spores can act as triggers, causing their asthma to worsen.
Aspergillus Genus is one of the most prevalent moulds. Aspergillus is the mould species which causes the greatest number of infections among humans.
What is Aspergillus?
The condition Aspergillosis results from the presence of a mould called aspergillus in our air. Aspergillus Fumigatus can be found both indoors and outdoors. It is caused by breathing in mould spores in damp environments, such as dust and damp buildings.
Drying your laundry outside on a line, in a tumble-dryer or in an area with good ventilation is recommended. For Integrated Tumble Dryers, visit https://www.wellingtonshomeelectrical.co.uk/laundry/tumble-dryers/integrated-heat-pump-tumble-dryers
We still endure rainy days, and a tumble dryer may be a dream for some. But the reality is that wet laundry takes up all of our home space. Introduce a space-saving alternative that will reduce drying times and cost less than other methods. A dehumidifier.