Hidden risks of drying clothes indoors!

Often many hang clothes to dry inside the house especially when it's rainy or winter season. Studies have revealed that it can harm your health.

According to experts, drying wet clothes in poorly ventilated spaces could increase the amount of mould growing in your home. Exposure to mould over long periods can cause serious health issues.

What are moulds?

Moulds are fungi variants that can grow on many surfaces, including walls, ceilings, and carpets. When mould starts growing in your house it can form black or green coloured patches on the walls, which creates an unpleasant musty smell.

Health effects of moulds

1. Stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, burning eyes, or skin rashes would be experienced by some. People with asthma or allergies may have severe reactions

2. People who are immunocompromised, with lung issues including COPD are at higher risk.

Prevention

1. Keep humidity levels in your home low 2. Ensure proper ventilation

3. Fix any leaks in your home's roof, walls, or plumbing so mould does not have moisture to grow 4. Remove or replace carpets and upholstery that have been soaked and cannot be dried right away