Cleaning your radiator is an essential task for every homeowner. Cleaning a radiator can feel awkward at times and not everyone knows where to start. You don’t need to be an expert in home maintenance, a DIY professional or even be a hands-on type of person to any degree in order to clean your radiator and ensure it continues to remain healthy. If you are wondering how you can clean your home radiators, you are in luck. With this simple guide, you can find out how to clean your radiator, so you can stay safe and warm, all year round.
Step #1: Turn off the Power
Don’t fall for the rookie mistake of not turning your radiator off first! If you don’t allow your radiator to cool down sufficiently before you begin the cleaning process, you might put yourself in danger. Turn your radiator off and you will be off to a good start. Additionally, a cool radiator is much easier to clean because it will not gather as much dust as you are cleaning it.
Step #2: Use a Vacuum Cleaner
The next step involves you grabbing your hoover and getting to work. Using a vacuum cleaner, you should attempt to remove as much dust around the radiator as well as within the radiator grilles. Removing the grilles or radiator fins can prove to be difficult to a certain degree, which is why it is a good idea to invest in vacuum extensions that can fit into smaller areas, allowing you to get as much dust out of the radiator as possible.
Step #3: Wipe it Down
Now that all the dust has been removed from your heating appliance, the next step involves you placing a towel beneath your radiator and using a study brush to remove all of the remaining dirt that has built up within your radiator. There are even specialist cleaning brushes available, which will differ depending on whether you own a horizontal or vertical radiator model. If this is not immediately accessible to you, try using a microfibre cloth wrapped around wrapped around a wooden spoon to remove the dirt build up.
Step #4: Rinse your Radiator
Using warm water and soap will help you clean your radiator. Fill a bucket and use a soft sponge in order to wipe the radiator down on the outside, without damaging the exterior paintwork. Your sponge or cloth should be soft, and only slightly damp. If it is dripping wet, you will make a mess and may damage the radiator further. Using a specialist spray will also help if the dirt and residue is too difficult to remove. Leaving it to soak for a few minutes, you can then wipe it straight off, allowing your radiator to shine as if it is brand new. The skirting boards should also be wiped down in a similar way, but don’t forget to dry everything down properly, including the corners, valves, and connectors.
From here, you can enjoy a sparkling clean radiator, warming your home proficiently without detracting from your home interior aesthetic, as if it is brand new.
