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The unexpected link between radiators and health
In our housekeeping duties, some tasks seem more important than others. Cleaning floors, worktops and bathrooms is a must. However, we often forget a key element of our home: the radiator. It’s not just a question of aesthetics, it could well be a health issue.
A question of air quality and health
Dust and particles that accumulate on and in our radiators can affect not only the quality of the air we breathe, but also the efficiency of our heating systems. More surprisingly, this accumulation can even be a cause of allergies.
Indeed, if you don’t clean your radiators regularly, dust accumulates and can end up being “burnt” when you switch on the heating. This burnt dust can then be released into the air, causing or exacerbating health problems such as allergies, l’asthma and other respiratory conditions.
The second impact: efficiency and energy savings
There’s another reason why you should clean your radiators regularly: they don’t work as well when they’re dirty. Accumulated dust can isolate the heat source, making the radiator less efficient.
This means your radiator has to work harder to reach the temperature you’ve set – a direct consequence on your energy bill. Simply put, a clean radiator is a more efficient radiator. efficient and more economical.
How to clean your radiators?
Cleaning a radiator doesn’t have to be a tedious task. You can make it part of your weekly cleaning routine. All you need is a dry cloth to remove surface dust. For more thorough cleaning, a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment can be useful for cleaning between the radiator fins. Don’t forget to clean both the front and back of the radiator.
A matter of overall maintenance
It’s worth noting that regular radiator cleaning is part of an overall maintenance program that can improve the performance of your heating system and, consequently, reduce your energy consumption.
Maintenance can also include checking your pipes and bleeding your radiators when necessary. So opt for regular maintenance that includes cleaning your radiators for healthier indoor air and energy savings.
