People will be busy cleaning their homes in the run up to Christmas – but there is one feature of the abode that many ignore.
A cleaning pro has revealed a nifty trick to tackle one of the trickiest spots in the house – dusty radiators. Dust that settles in the nooks and crannies of our radiators often gets overlooked, but Hazel Mckinnie, who is part of the popular Wee Scotty Cleaners duo, has shared the perfect solution to blast away the grime using something you probably have in your home already.
In a recent online video, the cleaning whizz demonstrated how she uses her hairdryer to effortlessly remove the stubborn dust trapped within her radiators. Known for sharing life-changing cleaning hacks with their eager followers, Hazel’s latest tip promises to keep your radiators working efficiently and your home dust-free without the need for fancy gadgets.
Hazel, 44, enthused: “Here’s a wee top tip for you for the day. How many of you have bought a gadget for cleaning down the back of your radiators? I bet you a few of you have bought them because I did.”
She went on to reveal her simple yet effective technique, saying: “But I discovered that who’s not got a hairdryer in their house? Every woman has a hairdryer do they not? Or men.
“All you do is put your hairdryer on and blow down the back and it blows all the dust and fluff out and you vacuum it up at the bottom. So yeah, wee free tip. It saves you from buying gadgets, and it’s actually effective. Quick and easy hack that actually works and it knocks out all of the fluff.”
People were quick to comment on the easy trick, with one TikToker exclaiming: “Oooh I’m off to do mine right now. Cheers,” while another added: “Need to try this.”
Others vouched for its effectiveness, as one cleaning enthusiast commented: “I’ve been doing this for years, amazing results,” and another shared that it’s also handy for clearing dust on top of wardrobes.