The temptation to dry clothes near the radiator in winter is unstoppable. It speeds up the process, true, but it is often a reason for excessive humidity that turns into condensation. Not only is this unhealthy, but it often also leads to a stuffy smell inside the room in which they are placed. But not all of us can take advantage of a balcony, a garden, a terrace or have a dryer, so let’s make necessity a virtue.
But how can we avoid encountering this unpleasant problem?
There are some tricks that can help us in this regard.
Let’s find out how to do it.
Drying clothes near the radiator: be careful with this mistake that everyone makes!
To dry clothes near the radiator without increasing the humidity of the air, creating condensation and a closed smell, the first thing we must take into account is washing.
Never forget to spin the cloths well, only then will the fabrics eliminate excess water and the resulting stagnant smell.
At the end of the cycle, we carefully choose the room in which to hang the clothes: it must be equipped with a window, to allow air recirculation. Don’t stack them on top of each other!
Carefully place them well spaced, for example, use a little man for shirts or T-shirts.
This will speed up the process even more. Clothes must “breathe” in some way to prevent water microparticles from fighting to disappear and turning into steam.
If you have a dehumidifier, turn it on, it will counteract condensation effectively.
If not, count on the help of salt: just place a container full of coarse salt under or near the radiator. It will act like a sponge and absorb condensation. When you notice that it starts to melt, replace it.
This is a practically cost-free remedy, but really effective.
Rice can also be useful for its well-known hygroscopic qualities, that is, its ability to absorb water. As in the previous case, you will simply have to place a bowl near the grill or radiator, it will magnetize the humidity and you will be able to say goodbye to the smell of being closed.
Obviously, if you also like to scent the room, you can add a few drops of essential oil to the container and the air will have a fresh and sweet fragrance.