Cleaning Radiators

[kh70]

Has anyone got any solutions for cleaning inbetween and back of radiators. It's the build up of dust that's the problem. I've tried to use the vac but not all of it has come out.

Thanks

[ollie06]

I use a very long feather duster, which if used regularly is sufficient. If they haven't been cleaned for a long time though you may have a thicker build up of dust - when i moved into my new home i had this problem so unscrewed the long handle off my mop and attached some old rags round it. I used this along with detergent and hot water. Depending on the space between the radiator and the wall you should be able to do this, if not i would go hunting for something long, strong and thin. Good luck ;-)

[heathfield]

You could use a bottle brush taped to a garden cane with electrical tape, or, if you're not up to it, then there's this.

[heathfield]

P.S. I forgot to add - clean the radiator when it's cold, otherwise the rising hot air will carry lots of fine dust all over the place!

[moonshadow]

Betterware have a cleaning device specifically for radiators and it works really well ,but if you order one get the larger size.

[starry3]

use a hairdryer to blow down the back of the radiator