Households in England urged to move sofa away from radiator
An expert explained that placing any furniture too close to the radiators is not ideal.
Households in England have been urged to place the sofa away from the radiator as temperatures soar. A scorching 33.2 °C was recorded on Saturday afternoon in Charlwood, Surrey.
And if the weather maps are to be believed, a second round of heatwave will soon hit the UK with temperatures reaching as high as 33C on July 1. According to a heating expert, fluctuating temperatures and increased humidity can make the risk of mould higher. Stephen Hankinson, heating expert at Electric Radiators Direct explained that placing any furniture too close to the radiators is not ideal.
He said: “Placing furniture too close to radiators or heaters can block the warm air from circulating properly, causing both heat and moisture to become trapped behind items like sofas, beds, and wardrobes.
“This creates damp pockets that mould will thrive in, especially in rooms with poor ventilation.
“To avoid this, make sure there’s a small gap between furniture and radiators. This will help heat circulate evenly throughout the room and reduce the chance of condensation building up in hidden spots.
“If space is tight, consider using wall-mounted or slimline radiators to keep airflow optimal and minimise the risk of trapped moisture.”
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A previous study conducted by the University of Manchester revealed that the increased temperatures and lower wind speeds, more common in the summer, appeared to drive increases in fungus levels.
Professor Andrew Jones, Consultant Physician and Director of the Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre said: “This study demonstrates that Aspergillus spores in the air are more abundant during the summer months.
“Indoor counts were directly correlated to outdoor counts and were elevated in rooms that directly connected to the outdoors, via a window.
“The fungus, found in most homes and buildings, is not normally dangerous for people who are well. However, the findings could have implications for patients who are vulnerable to Aspergillus infection.”
