ITV This Morning expert on 'radiator rule' over drying clothes

ITV This Morning expert on 'radiator rule' over drying clothes October was wetter than average meaning people have been struggling to dry clothes An ITV expert has given a ‘radiator rule’ for anything thinking of ways to dry off clothes as the bad weather closes in this autumn and winter. October was wetter, warmer and sunnier than average across the UK, with two named storms contributing to a notably wet end to the month, according to provisional Met Office statistics. The UK received 138.9mm of rainfall during October, 13% more than its 1991-2020 average. This means people have been potentially getting their sopping clothes into tumble dryers - but with power charges soaring it’s one of the most expensive ways to do it. The UK energy price cap rose by 3.6% (rounded to 4%) on 1 October, pushing the average annual bill for a typical dual-fuel household paying via monthly Direct Debit to £1,723. Today Martin Lewis said that latest Money Saving Expert site analysis was suggesting that the January price cap rise could be as much as 28.8%. With that in mind consumer expert Grace Forrell appeared on This Morning, and explained to hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard what people should do - and what to avoid. She said people should: “Continue to dry outside whenever possible i.e clear weather in the late AM / early PM. “Do an extra spin cycle in the washing machine if suitable for your laundry.” She suggested people should: “Put heavier items on the outside of your airer (where they get more air flow) with quick-drying items in the middle.” And added: “In a good dehumidifier, place it close to your laundry, and position a fan opposite to help circulate the warm air.” She said there are two key things people should not do: “Don’t try and dry clothes on your radiator. It prevents them from heating your home properly and can contribute to damp. “Don’t overload your tumble dryer, or add heavy fabrics into a quick-drying load.” [Image text:] CENTRAL LONDON