People who hang laundry with pegs urged to reconsider this summer

While the scorching summer weather may seem like the perfect opportunity to hang your laundry outside, experts have issued a warning about a common mistake that could be damaging your clothes. Superdrug's specialists have cautioned against using pegs when hanging clothes out to dry.

They stated: "Take caution when using clothes pegs, as they can leave unsightly and potentially permanent pressure marks on delicate fabrics. To protect delicate items, avoid using clothes pegs altogether, and be careful not to leave items outside in the wind, as they could be blown away."

They also highlighted that while sunlight can help kill bacteria and keep whites looking bright, it can cause some "wear and tear" due to heat exposure.

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To boost the whitening effect, they further advised: "Additionally, you can enhance the whitening effect further by lightly spritzing clothes with white vinegar before hanging them outdoors, helping the sun to keep your whites looking fresh, reports the Express.

"However, some fabrics will become stiff if dried in this way, especially those made from natural fibres like cotton.

"To avoid this, try partly drying outside and finish off with a few minutes in the tumble dryer."

Laundry experts at Vileda have echoed Superdrug's advice, also sharing the best methods for drying clothes outside.

• Trousers:- The best way to hang trousers is to fold them over the clothesline at the waistband. This helps to reduce creasing.
• Jumpers: Avoid hanging jumpers by the shoulders, as this can cause stretching and misshaping. Instead, fold your jumper lengthwise and drape both sides evenly over the line.
• Dresses: You can fold the dress in half lengthwise and hang it over the line like a pair of trousers.
• Sweatshirts: Treat sweaters the same way as jumpers, folding them in half lengthwise and draping them over the line.