Terrible! Improper drying of clothes may cause health problems? You must know these facts!

Terrible! Improper drying of clothes may cause health problems? You must know these facts!

This article was reviewed by Li Jiangtao, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Hebei Chest Hospital

Spring weather is changeable

If you encounter a rainy day after washing clothes

Just put it in a cool place to dry slowly

Dry clothes in the shade

There will be a stinky, rancid smell

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Some friends will ask

Can drying clothes in the shade cause illness?

Why do clothes that are dried in the shade smell bad?

Will it be harmful to the body?

Come and learn about it with me~

Why do clothes that are dried in the shade smell bad?

From a medical point of view, it is related to the proliferation of microorganisms.

In humid conditions, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms can easily breed and multiply in large numbers. If clothes are kept in a humid state for a long time, the growth of bacteria and fungi will release a lot of gas, so the clothes will have odor.

Is drying clothes in the shade harmful to the body?

The growth of microorganisms has an impact on your health.

In addition to directly causing some infectious diseases, it can also cause some allergic diseases. When bacteria or fungi that grow on clothes in a humid environment are inhaled into the human body, it can cause respiratory infections and inflammation.

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In addition, some bacterial or fungal pathogens are sensitizing to the human body because the proteins of these bacteria or fungi are allergens to the respiratory tract or skin, and may cause a series of allergic reactions in the human body, such as common asthma, urticaria, etc.

Can adding disinfectant to laundry kill bacteria?

Using disinfectants can help.

Disinfectants can remove some bacteria or fungi, so they can be used for sterilization. However, you must strictly follow the instructions for use and put in the appropriate amount of disinfectant. In addition, even if you use disinfectants, you must dry the clothes in the sun as soon as possible to avoid the proliferation of microorganisms.

Health Guide

1. If clothes are kept in a damp state for a long time, the growth of bacteria and fungi will release a large amount of gas, so the clothes will have an odor.

2. In addition to directly causing some infectious diseases, clothes dried in the shade can also cause some allergic diseases, such as asthma, urticaria, etc.

3. Disinfectants can remove some bacteria or fungi, so disinfectants can be used to sterilize clothes.

Source: CCTV Life Circle

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