How to clean a radiator

• How to clean behind your radiator

If you are a pet owner, it can be even more difficult as pet hair can often become clogged around these areas.

methods for reaching the hidden dirt if you can’t easily take the radiator off the wall.

Long cloths or old towels
A slightly damp rag or old towel can be a very easy method to reach this awkward spot.
Simply twist the fabric tightly lengthways and using a flossing motion up and down the back of the radiator to dislodge grime.

Damp sock and wire coat hanger – This homemade contraption can be quite effective and low cost!
Make sure to securely tie the sock onto the wire, otherwise you will have a lost sock lodged in your radiator as well as the dust!

Bottle/Pipe brushes – These slim brushes have extra-long handles to reach in all the crevices behind the radiator, and fluffy bristles to dislodge dust and dirt. For smaller areas, toothbrushes can also be helpful to scrub away grime.

To make your  radiator smell fresh, a good tip is to add a couple of drops of essential oil to a damp cloth and rub over the outside of the radiator. This will help to release the scent when the radiator is switched on and heats up.

If you have not cleaned your radiator for a while, it is best to try and do it during summer months when it is not in use.
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Try hanging a damp cloth or sheet of damp newspaper behind the radiator and blowing the radiator with a hairdryer.
This will force out the hidden dust, forcing it to stick to the cloth or newspaper that you have strategically placed behind the radiator.
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• How to clean a radiator

• Start by vacuuming as much dust and dirt from around, in and underneath the radiator as possible.

Wrap a dust cloth around the end of a measuring stick, or other long stick.
Secure it with a piece of tape around one end. Be careful when taping not to cover up too much of the cloth.
Spread a towel out and lay it underneath the radiator.
push the dust cloth on the stick from the top of the radiator to the bottom, pushing the dust and dirt down to the bottom.
fill a bucket with warm water.
a small amount of soap and agitate until suds begin to form.
Moisten a soft cloth with the soapy water and squeeze it out so it is slightly damp.
Wipe down the exterior of the radiator.
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