Many families will be gearing up for all of the festive fun which Christmas has to offer. However, a charity group has urged people to remain aware in case anything goes wrong.
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A consumer expert has shared some clothes drying hacks as winter sets in. Many are hoping to avoid the tumble dryer due to energy costs this year, and are looking for cheaper drying options.
However this expert also recommends steering clear of using your radiator to dry clothes. Instead she recommends an extra spin in the washing machine and air drying.
She explains that the moisture in the air when drying with a radiator could cause dampness in your home. As reported by the Express, Rebecca Bebbington, consumer expert at NetVoucherCodes, shared alternative drying tricks.
She explained: "There's going to be less opportunity to stick our washing out on the line now that the cold is here and this year less people will be wanting to put on their tumble dryer with the soaring energy prices.
"There are a few things you can do to speed up the drying process indoors as well as ensuring you're not causing any dampness in your home. For starters never put your laundry on a hot radiator - I get why people do this but it actually increases moisture in the air which isn’t good.
"Instead, try putting the clothes on an extra spin, space them out on the airer and make use of any natural light coming in."
She added: "The first step to drying your clothes indoors is ensuring you have an airer that is suited to the space available in your home. If you're tight on space there are slimline airers available that can fit in any room."
When placing the washing on the airer, the expert suggests spacing clothes out to prevent a damp smell.
Rebecca continued: "You might be tempted to fit as much as possible onto your drying rack, but this can actually prevent your clothes from drying properly and could lead to a damp smell. Ensure all of your
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