Radiator, as many other devices, requires specific care. Depending on the type of radiator, we can use a damp cloth or a vacuum cleaner to clean it. We present simple and effective methods for cleaning the radiator
Unfortunately, we often forget to clean our radiators during cleaning. Even during general or holiday cleaning, it is skipped, which causes dirt to accumulate in its crevices. To prepare for cleaning the radiator, you should get the necessary tools to perform this action. Vacuum cleaner – inconspicuous, yet invaluable and very effective when cleaning radiators. It is best that it has a narrow tip. You will also need a soft cloth made of microfiber, which will remove dirt and detergent, preferably unscented.
If you see that the radiator has a lot of dirt visible on the outside, dishwashing liquid will be useful. Many stationary and online stores have in their offer a special brush for cleaning radiators. Such a brush allows you to thoroughly clean the surface of the radiator with literally a few movements. Efficiency and comfort in one. However, if you have delicate hands and an allergy to dust, it is worth getting long rubber gloves
The radiator should be cleaned gently because even the smallest scratch can cause rapid rusting or even serious damage to the radiator. Hard bristle brushes and strong detergents should be avoided to avoid damaging the protective coating of the device
You should also keep in mind that the methods of cleaning radiators depend on their type. Easier to clean is the old-style cast-iron ribbed radiator, which led the way in the 80s and 90s. In addition, this model does not require special disassembly and has easy access to all nooks and crannies, which is convenient when cleaning. In the case of a panel radiator, this task is already much more difficult, because you need to spend time on its disassembly, and then on its assembly
The radiator should be cleaned regularly – at least twice a year, preferably before the heating season , which is in autumn and immediately after it, in late spring. This will allow you to properly take care of the radiator and avoid unpleasant odors
Vacuum cleaner, as mentioned, is invaluable when cleaning the radiator. However, we do not always have it. In this case, you can use a wooden stick, which can be a stick from a brush and a damp cloth glued to it. The radiator should be cleaned from top to bottom – this is the recommended way to clean the back of the unit. Alcohol-based cleaners should not be used. If you do not have any dishwashing liquid or a suitable preparation, you can use soapy water for this purpose.
Few people realize that to clean the radiator inside, you can use a hair dryer. Its nozzle should be applied to the top of the radiator and run at the highest speed. Before doing this, it is worth putting a towel under the radiator, on which the dust can fall. This will prevent dust from scattering in the room
