My radiators were clogged up with years of dust & dirt – a £1.70 hack got rid of it all & left the room smelling lovely
CLEANING your home can be a big job and there can be those hard-to-reach areas that rarely, if ever, get cleaned.
One such place is behind the radiator, which can collect a lot of dust.
However, someone has come up with a hack to get rid of all the pesky dirt.
Sharing their trick on TikTok, the creator who goes by the username @project1111, wrote: “Look what happened when I used my air duster behind my bathroom radiator.
“Really pleased with it.”
In the comments, viewers named an alternative method using a common household item, while others joked they were too scared to see what lay behind their radiators.
“I did that with my Dyson hairdryer, so much dust came out,” wrote one person.
Another agreed: “Just use a hairdryer.”
Others commented they use their dog dryer. radiator brushes, and a hoover.
One user said she used Zoflora, which you can get for £1.70 from retailers such as Tesco.
She penned: “I put a bowl underneath and tip hot water with disinfectant in to keep them clean.
“[I do it] once a month… Smells nice, especially Zoflora [hearts around face emoji].”
Some people said they didn’t want to think about what was hiding behind theirs, while others said they’d try it.
Somebody penned: “I need one of these, but I don’t even want to think about how much dust is in my radiators [rolling on the floor laughing emoji].”
A second said: “Wow I need one of these. That was so satisfying to watch, but also I dread to think what’s behind mine also [thinking emoji].”
A third wrote: “That’s a great idea, thank you.”
Another commented: “I need to do this!!! [thumbs up and sparkle emoji].”
You can pick up an air duster from Amazon for just £22.
It’s equipped with five different nozzles and three different speeds, and it can be “used continuously” for 30 to 40 minutes.
The description reads: “The power is about twice that of a traditional air duster, solving the problems of weak wind speed and insufficient battery power.
“The wind power is adjustable in 3 levels, instantly sending strong wind to a precise location, which can deeply clean dust and crumbs on computers, keyboards, circuit boards, sofas, musical instruments, office equipment.
This one has a 4.5 star rating based on 26 reviews.
One reviewer wrote: “Recently upgraded my cleaning arsenal with the Compressed Air Duster, which has revolutionised how I maintain my electronics.
“This innovative device offers powerful and efficient cleaning without the need for compressed air cans, making it an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution for keeping my gadgets dust-free.”
Another said: “An excellent quality of product. [It] helps remove dust quickly and easily from anything between stairs to heaters.
“[It’s] easy to carry as it’s not heavy [and has a] long-lasting battery and quick charging. I am pretty amazed with the size as it doesn’t occupy space its appearance it’s perfect and it’s really worth having one.”
A third penned: “I must say, I didn’t expect this much power from this little gadget at all. It’s light [and] looks very good quality.
“I loved the nozzles as they are just perfect for my car and laptop. It has three different settings which definitely surprised me.
“For this price, I don’t think I could get anything better. I will also use it to get rid of the water drops after washing my car, fingers crossed. Overall, I am very happy with my air duster.”
Should you clean the inside of your radiators?
Apparently, homeowners should clean the inside of radiators once a year.
Fabulous’ Associate Editor, Rebecca Miller, is cleaning-obsessed. She shares her thoughts on this cleaning hack.
“My standards of cleanliness, and tidiness are impeccably high. People have walked into my flat and told me it looks like a show home. I am so determined to keep it looking brand new, that I am constantly cleaning.
But one thing I have never cleaned is the inside of my radiators.
I’ve lived at my flat for nearly 5 years, and not once have I thought about blowing hot air down the vents, or getting wire cleaners to fiddle about and disrupt the dust, never mind, throwing a Zoflora solution down the inside.
However, whilst it might seem like the last cleaning chore to do in the summer, it is important to get it done before you start using your radiators.
Heating expert, Nicholas Auckland previously told The Sun that if you have clogged up radiators, you could end up paying £65-£119 extra a year on heating bills, because they have to work twice as hard to pump heat into your home.
With this in mind, I’m off to clean the inside of my radiators – brb…”