I’m a heating guru & people make huge errors when cleaning their radiators – three things that could cause an explosion

A HEATING expert has listed the three things that could lead to an explosion when cleaning your radiator.

Most of us probably opt for whatever we can find around our home when it comes to cleaning radiators.

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However, according to an expert in the field, there are certain products to be avoided at all costs, as they do more harm than good – and could even be dangerous.

”As we start spending more time in the garden, dust and dirt start sticking to the radiators making them look unclean, this build up can also increase heating costs,” said the pros at BestHeating.

”When it comes to cleaning, it is important to be careful with the kind of materials used to get the radiators squeaky clean.”

Abrasive materials

The first no-no to be steered clear of is anything with an abrasive surface, such as Brillo pads, which could scratch and damage the surface.

Instead, if you notice stubborn stains on your radiator, choose a spray solution and let it do its magic for a few minutes before wiping it with a clean cloth.

Bleach

”Before committing to cleaning the radiator make sure to double check all products for any corrosive chemicals that could damage the radiator,” warned the expert.

One such chemical often found in cleaning products is bleach, and according to the whizz, it could even ”shorten the lifespan of the radiator”.

”We suggest avoiding using bleach at all costs as the harsh chemicals can deteriorate the quality of the metal over time and for those with coloured radiators using full strength bleach could permanently damage the paint and fade the colour.”

Antibacterial products

You may think that using antibacterial products is a must when cleaning your home – but as the pro explained, these pose a huge fire risk.

”The chemicals in products such as Fabulosa and Zoflora react to heat and in a worst-case scenario could explode.”

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The expert shared an alternative: ”To effectively clean the radiators without danger, we would recommend firstly ensuring that your radiator has been turned off for at least 2 hours.

”This is much more easily done during Spring or Summer as they aren’t in use.”

The heating guru went on to add: ”Then use a hairdryer to remove any dust build up and to push any remaining dirt trapped inside place a towel underneath your radiator and use a long thin cleaning brush to get between the fins.”