Is it bad to dry clothes on a radiator?
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Scientists warn that people could be helping mould to thrive by drying their clothes on radiators. ... 'And damp clothes should not be dried on storage heaters or convector heaters because this can be a fire hazard. ' So a warning to all of us drying our clothes inside.
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'Yes – drying clothes on radiators makes your boiler work harder than it needs to. This is because the clothes can prevent heat from being released, so your boiler uses more energy (and money) to keep the whole room warm. 'The extra moisture in the air also means that it takes more energy to heat the whole room.
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How NOT to dry your clothes – in the microwave. CAUTION: Drying large items like shirts, jeans and bed sheets in the microwave causes electrical fires. It is not recommended. If you choose to ignore this advice, then please be careful to avoid steam burns when you open up the microwave after using it to dry something.
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Ask a pharmacist or doctor for advice. To remove threadworm eggs and prevent re-infection: Change and wash underwear, nightwear and, if possible bed linen and towels, every day for a few days. A hot water wash, or the heat of an iron, will kill the eggs..
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Women may be unaware that tight clothing can constrict their growing body. Even maternity wear, such as maternity pants, belly bands, brassieres and abdominal support, if tightly fitted, may constrict a pregnant woman's changing shape.
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After washing your clothes, hang-dry them in the sun Sunlight has a natural bleaching effect and also helps to kill mold spores in the fabric.
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