Can You Dry Clothes on a Radiator? The Correct Answer Will Surprise You

29.11.2024 01:30

During the cold season, housewives are not eager to hang out washed clothes on the balcony.

Some women put wet clothes on the radiator. As a result, the items dry quite quickly.

But this approach is very dangerous.

Remember: you can't dry clothes on a radiator. For several reasons.

Why you shouldn't dry clothes on a radiator

The first reason: wet things will seriously increase the humidity level in the room. The result will be the appearance of mold and stench.

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The second reason: the condition of the clothes may deteriorate. First of all, we are talking about wool and silk products: their deformation is not excluded. In addition, if the heating radiator is old, difficult-to-remove stains may appear on the clothes.

The third reason: ironing the items later will take too much time. The fact is that fabric that dries quickly is difficult to iron.

The fourth reason: the circulation of warm air in the room may be disrupted.

How to dry clothes

Many housewives will probably ask themselves: “How can I dry washed clothes in winter if I can’t put things on the radiator?”

The answer is simple: you need to use a special dryer or wrap wet things in terry towels. Also remember the importance of periodically airing the room.

For reference

A heating radiator is a convective-radiant heating device consisting of separate, usually columnar, elements - sections - with internal channels inside which a coolant (usually water) circulates.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief


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