Experts warn against viral laundry hack hailed as genius: Be mindful

A laundry hack being hailed as “genius” is doing the rounds of the internet, introducing people to a faster and more convenient way to dry their clothes.However, experts are warning anyone who tries it to be careful, as it may cause more problems than you’d expect.Aussie TikTok user @keepingwithkirsty has taken to TikTok, promoting her laundry hack that’s taken social media by storm.“This is your sign to dry your wet clothes on hangers to save time,” she says in the video.“Also helps with creases!”In the video, Kristy practices what she preaches; hanging a button up shirt on a coat hanger before propping it up on her clothesline.Kristy isn’t the first person to try the hack, with fellow creator @karenlily24 showcasing the same thing just a few months ago.“I was informed that my way of hanging out washing was a hack,” she wrote in the video’s caption.“I don’t know, but it’s how I’ve always done it.Easy to take in quickly and goes straight into the wardrobes when it’s dry.”Commenters on both videos thought that the idea was genius, calling it a life changer.“Great idea,” said one user.“Such a good idea!” another agreed.“Life changing,” said a third.Others agreed, saying they’d been doing it at home for years.“I’ve always done this.

So easy and quick,” said one person.“Been doing this for years!” another added.However, while it can be a time saver, the hack also comes with its cons.Influencer and cleaning guru Chantel Mila, on social media as @mama_mila_au, said that this hack is one she uses herself from time to time.“That is a great hack and one I sometimes use too.You can even hang wrinkled clothes in the bathroom while you shower and allow the steam to release the wrinkles,” she told Kidspot.“The advantage of hanging wet clothes to dry is to increase the amount of clothes you can add on your clothes drying rack, and it helps remove creases as the wet clothes are not directly on the rack.”...