Monsoon laundry is rarely straightforward. Clothes take longer to dry, balconies become unusable, and indoor drying racks quietly become part of everyday life. In compact apartments especially, hanging wet clothes inside bedrooms, living spaces, or near wardrobes often feels less like a choice and more like a necessity.
But according to experts, that convenience may come with an invisible cost. Every load of damp laundry releases moisture into the air. In enclosed spaces with limited ventilation, that moisture can gradually raise indoor humidity, creating conditions that encourage dust mites, mould growth, stale odours, and poor indoor air quality. While the effects may seem minor at first, over time they can contribute to allergies, respiratory irritation, and worsening asthma symptoms.
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