Keeping your radiator clean and free from dust isn’t just about appearances, it can also affect the performance of your radiator. In this guide, we will discuss how to clean a range of different radiators whilst exploring the importance of keeping your radiators in tip-top shape.
What You'll Need To Clean Your Radiators
- A vacuum cleaner
- Clean cloths and sponges
- A small bucket of soapy water
- A towel or a dust sheet to protect your floor
Step 1: Turn Off The Radiator And Let It Cool Down
It’s very important to make sure your radiator is turned off and completely cool before cleaning. Cleaning a hot radiator can be dangerous and even damage the radiator.
Step 2: Protect The Floor
Next, lay down your towel or dust sheet underneath the radiator on the floor. This is to catch any dirt or dust during the cleaning process. This will make cleaning up easy and saves your floor from becoming dirty.
Step 3: Vacuum The Radiator Surface
It’s important you try and get rid of any dust from in, under and around thw radiator. If you have a brush attachment you may have better look reaching any dirt or dust so keep this in mind. Try and get into the fins of the radiator as this is where dust tends to accumulate the most.
Step 4: Dusting Your Radiator
For a thorough clean, you need to get the dust out of your radiator. Use a long thin stick or a radiator brush to get between those fins or ridges. Carefully slide the brush/stick back and forth to dislodge any dirt or dust. Catch any falling debris with your towel or dust sheet.
Step 5: Wipe Down Your Radiator
The next step involves taking your clean cloth/sponge and daming it slightly. Slightly dampen it with warm soapy water. Wring out any excess water to prevent any drips. Wipe down the radiator surface carefully.
Step 6: Rinse and Dry Your Clean Radiators
Using a clean cloth/sponge, wipe away any soap residue from the radiator. Next, dry the radiator thoroughly with a dry and clean cloth. This will prevent any water spots from appearing.
Ask For Advice About How To Clean Radiators
Cleaning your radiator is a relatively easy and simple task to complete. Keeping your radiator clean can improve its efficiency and prolong its lifespan. Make cleaning your radiators a part of your cleaning routine. If you clean your radiator before those cold seasons, your radiator will be at optimal efficiency for those months when you need it the most.
Have you noticed cold spots or is your radiator being noisy? If so, you may need to bleed your radiators. This is a simple process and we outline all the steps in our guide.
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