How to Clean a Radiator Easily and Effectively
16. 8. 2023
Cleaning a radiator efficiently
Almost every household has at least one radiator. Yet, it’s a part of the home that’s often forgotten during routine cleaning. People tend to avoid radiator cleaning because it seems complicated or time-consuming. However, cleaning a radiator is actually quick and easy—provided you have the right radiator cleaning tools to remove the dust.
How to clean a radiator from dust?
Dust doesn’t just settle on the top of a radiator—where it’s easy to wipe away—but also accumulates heavily in the lower parts, which are harder to see and access. That’s why a vacuum cleaner and a cloth aren’t enough for a proper clean.
The approach differs depending on the type of radiator you have—panel or sectional.
For cleaning inside of a steel panel radiators, a radiator cleaner tool—specifically, a special brush—is ideal. This brush is designed for quick and easy cleaning. Thanks to its compact size, it fits perfectly between the heating panels, allowing you to remove dust without having to dismantle the top grill.
The brush bristles are made of goat hair, which is both soft and effective. The tool includes a wooden handle and a flexible metal body (covered in a durable plastic sheath to prevent metal-on-metal scratches), helping you reach tricky areas and remove all built-up dust—without disassembling the radiator.
Steps for effective radiator cleaning:
- Vacuum the lower part of the radiator to remove loose dust.
- Insert the radiator cleaning brush between the fins or hollow sections of the radiator through the top grill.
- Push the brush down through the radiator to the bottom, where someone should be ready with a vacuum to collect the falling dust.
- As you pull the brush out, hold the vacuum close to the radiator to suck in remaining debris and prevent it from spreading around the room.
- Repeat the process across the entire length of the radiator.
Cleaning a ribbed (sectional) radiator
For cleaning a ribbed radiator, special brushes are available that can be attached to a vacuum cleaner hose. This allows you to reach and clean the space between the radiator ribs and the wall, efficiently removing all dust and particles.
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