my mum thinks that if i hang wet clothes up inside the house, hanging by the walls (ie, on hangers from door frames) then this will make the walls damp. is this true? it sounds like it could be, but it also could be one of those old wives tales!
2006-10-02 05:33:12 · 19 answers · asked by shortie_b 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Mum is right, especially if you live in a flat or apartment, Condensation will occur and could cause serious mould to form mainly on the exterior wall, but not necessarily confined to the exterior wall. Condensation is a seasonal problem depending on the time of year and usually occurs in Britain around September and subsides in March/April. Mould is a serious problem to those with allergies, asthma and the like and should not be allowed to take hold. Tumble driers, Paraffin heaters, poor ventilation and inadequate heating contribute to mould and you should aim to balance the heating with the ventilation provided. Ensure you you aim to centrally heat your property, this means keeping all rooms at a reasonable temperature use your thermostatic rad valves to do this. When cooking, washing or carrying out any activity where condensation is produced make sure it is removed at source i.e open window use extractor fans etc.
On no account hang wet clothes on radiators
All the best
2006-10-02 06:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by Redmonk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your house is well ventilated, and most are... you should have no problem. The only way that will happen is if you have large quantities of wet clothes hanging by your walls. Also if you are worried about ventilation, turn on a fan. Take care!
2006-10-02 12:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by Collin R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will make that part of the wall temp damp, BUT not the house. That sort of damp is as a result of too much moisture in the air & poor ventilation.
2006-10-03 06:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by Pretorian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how wet the clothes are. If they came out of washer and not dripping water, I think it's okay since these days houses are pretty much moisture free from central air and heat. If you have no air conditioning and live in humid area, I would be careful about mold.
2006-10-02 12:36:41 · answer #4 · answered by spot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't cause a serious damp problem. The clothes will dry quicker if they are not against a wall.
2006-10-03 08:42:12 · answer #5 · answered by Munster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is not true. Dampness in walls is usually caused by faulty gutters that leak into the inside of the wall and works its way out. You would just be wetting your wall
2006-10-02 12:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by quozy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is possible you will get a little black mould depending how damp they are. It may also cause the house to smell if there is not much ventilation in the room
2006-10-02 12:37:13 · answer #7 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hang them from curtain rails with the windows slightly open. If i shut the windows i get TERRIBLE condensation on the inside of the glass so i assume it isn't very good for the walls!!
2006-10-02 12:36:03 · answer #8 · answered by cuddlymummy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave a window open for ventilation and try not to have anything in direct contact with walls. Invest in a "clothes horse"! Neigh!
2006-10-02 12:37:50 · answer #9 · answered by lovelylexie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you keep on doing it and don't allow time for the moisture to evaporate from the paint or plaster, then yes. You should put them out on a line or use a dryer where possible.
2006-10-02 12:41:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋