Keeping the radiators clean helps prevent allergies and ensures the efficiency of the heating system.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himWe are about to go towards winter and someone has already thought about turning on the radiators. Attention, however: in addition to the calendar to follow, there are some rules to be taken into account, first of all giving them a due and thorough cleaning
Dust gets stuck in them, they get stained, often turn yellow. THE radiators they are not only our winter "cuddle" (do not turn them on when not necessary though!), but also a real piece of furniture that must be kept constantly clean. But keeping the radiators immaculate is not just a matter of domestic order: it also helps prevent allergies and guarantees the efficiency of the heating system. What is the best way to clean radiators then?
In cast iron, aluminum, steel, rectangular, tubular, colored. The main thing to remember is that we can only give our heaters a shine when they are completely cold. This, therefore, is the ideal time, before their winter ignition.
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Elbow grease and straight down to get rid of the summer dust and keep in mind one thing: not only the radiator needs to be cleaned, but also the water tank, which must be degreased to prevent bacteria and microbes from finding an environment. congenial to them. To sanitize it, a solution of water, bicarbonate and lemon will suffice.
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How to remove dust from radiators
Take out the essential tools, a little patience (all those ravines put a strain on ...) and away with the cleaning! In reality, to keep them nice and clean you only need one tool: a brush that reaches everywhere!
- Brush, pipe cleaner and brushes
The secret is to always clean the radiators when doing normal household chores. Then the essential "weapon" must necessarily be one brush or a pipe cleaner to reach all points, including corners, supports for fixing to the wall, valves, caps and joints.
On the market (also on Amazon) it is also possible to find specific brushes that help remove the dust in every single crack. Their elongated shape and their flexibility are also a valid help to reach the most difficult corners.
- Vacuum cleaner
The vacuum cleaner is also one of the main allies, especially if put into action with the ad hoc accessory with spout.
In this case, the advice remains to cover furniture and furnishing accessories near the radiator to prevent all the dust from migrating beautifully everywhere.
- The hair dryer trick
If it's not a vacuum cleaner it's a hairdryer! Try it and you won't regret it, but remember to keep the rest of the furniture. Cover the wall behind the radiator and the floor with an old damp towel, then turn on the hairdryer and aim the air at the radiators. The dust grains will be pushed towards the cloth on which they will settle.
How to remove stains from radiators
- Simple stains
To eliminate the stains present on the surface of the radiators, the steam it is an excellent tool, which the purpose above all is to sanitize and clean in depth. Also a solution of Marseille soap and water to perfume and cleanse, it can be useful for keeping radiators neat.
- Yellowish spots
If, especially at the end of winter, your radiators have instead become yellowish use a mix of water and baking soda. And if they are very yellowed, consider going over a coat of paint.
- Rust
Again, in a few simple steps, you can get rid of this unsightly problem with elbow grease but without much effort. The rust must be eliminated with a brush with metal bristles or sandpaper: then the entire radiator must be sprinkled with an antirust product and, once dry, wiped with a damp cloth.
Here you will find the most effective remedies to remove rust stains from surfaces and fabrics without using ray water.
And when will we shut them down again for good?
Few people know that, at the end of the winter season, when the heating is turned off, it is a good idea to set it the valves on maximum opening value (5). That way, you can avoid the formation of sediments which could compromise correct operation in the future. Leaving the head on 5 in the summer will therefore avoid the formation of limestone and the consequent blocking of the same. Upon restarting, the desired values will obviously have to be reset.
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