It doesn’t take long, but it can make a massive difference when it comes to how quickly your radiators heat your rooms.
Winter can be a cosy time, as long as your heating system is working correctly, and there’s nothing more uncomfortable than feeling cold in your own property whilst waiting for radiators to reach temperature.
What many households don’t know is that radiators become less efficient when filled with dust, meaning they need cleaning at least once a year to keep them at their best.
Dust buildup within radiator fins creates an insulating barrier and restricts airflow, preventing heat from distributing properly throughout the space. Despite the radiator surface feeling warm, the dust traps the heat inside, forcing your heating system to work harder and potentially increasing energy costs.
Fortunately, professional help or specialist equipment isn’t necessary to clean inside a radiator, as heating specialists at Best Heating have demonstrated it can be done using a hair dryer.
They explained: “The radiator hairdryer hack is a handy trick that can be used to effectively clear radiators of dirt and dust.”
The airflow from a hair dryer can access dust trapped between radiator fins that would otherwise be impossible to reach manually, reports the Express.
A hair dryer will dislodge any accumulated dust, ensuring nothing blocls the interior of your radiator, and the entire process takes under 10 minutes to complete.
How to clean the inside of a radiator
To start, place a towel beneath the radiator to catch any falling dust and prevent your floor from getting dirty. Next, aim the hair dryer down at the back of the radiator, targeting the gap between the wall.
Set the hair dryer on a cool setting and move it slowly along the gap to capture every speck of dust.
Once you’ve finished, carefully collect the towel and dispose of the dust in the rubbish bin. If the outer surface of the radiator is dusty, it can also be beneficial to clean it with a damp cloth.
Your radiator will now be thoroughly clean and functioning correctly to keep your home cosy this winter.
