Why shouldn’t you dry laundry at home?

5. Can Damage Your Home Over Time

Continually drying clothes indoors without proper ventilation can:

• Warp wooden furniture or flooring
• Cause condensation to form on windows and walls
• Lead to structural damage in extreme cases if mold spreads undetected

6. Slows Drying Time and Energy Efficiency

Without good airflow or heat, clothes dry more slowly indoors. This:

• Increases the risk of musty-smelling clothes
• May make you overuse radiators or space heaters to speed things up—raising your energy bills

What You Can Do Instead

If drying outside isn’t an option, here are safer alternatives:

✅ Use a tumble dryer with proper venting (ideally a heat pump dryer for energy efficiency)
✅ Invest in a dehumidifier—it removes moisture from the air and helps clothes dry faster
✅ Dry in a well-ventilated room—open windows or use a fan
✅ Hang clothes near a sunny window (sunlight helps kill bacteria and speeds drying)
✅ Don’t overcrowd drying racks—allow space between garments for airflow

In Summary

Drying your laundry indoors may seem like a simple, practical solution—but it comes with real risks for your health, home, and comfort. Mold growth, respiratory problems, and property damage are just a few of the potential consequences.

Whenever possible, choose safer drying alternatives or improve indoor ventilation to protect your space and well-being. Your lungs—and your walls—will thank you.

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