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Are you neglecting your radiator or towel dryer in your bathroom cleaning routine?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re focused on thoroughly cleaning your toilet<\/strong>, sink<\/strong> , and shower<\/strong>, it’s time to add your radiator<\/strong> or towel rail<\/strong> to your list. These items are often ignored, but they are some of the dirtiest places<\/strong> in the bathroom.<\/p>\n

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Towel rails: One of the dirtiest elements in the bathroom<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to a survey*, 69% of Britons<\/strong> feel more aware of their home cleanliness and personal hygiene since the Covid-19 pandemic. However, radiators and towel rails are often left out of cleaning routines.<\/p>\n

Although 24% of people<\/strong> clean their radiator weekly and 29% clean their towel rails<\/strong> just as often, we found that 6 out of 10 bathroom heaters<\/strong>, including towel rails, were actually dirty.<\/p>\n

Using surface hygiene swabs, we tested 5 bathroom items<\/strong> for bacteria and biological contamination. Here are the results:<\/p>\n

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Experiment Results: How dirty are the bathroom items?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Element<\/strong><\/th>\nGreen (Clean)<\/strong><\/th>\nLight Purple (Dirty)<\/strong><\/th>\nDark Purple (Very Dirty)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Towel rail\/radiator<\/strong><\/td>\n30%<\/td>\n10%<\/td>\n60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toilet seat<\/strong><\/td>\n20%<\/td>\n70%<\/td>\n10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Showerhead<\/strong><\/td>\n50%<\/td>\n40%<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sink faucets<\/strong><\/td>\n60%<\/td>\n40%<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sink drain<\/strong><\/td>\n30%<\/td>\n20%<\/td>\n50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Main conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • The dirtiest items<\/strong> were the towel rails\/radiators, followed by the toilet seat and sink drain.<\/li>\n
  • The cleanest items<\/strong> were the sink faucets and the shower head.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    \n

    Why do towel dryers get so dirty?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The bathroom is a damp and high-use<\/strong> space, where water splashes and wet towels are left on towel rails. This makes towel dryers an ideal place for dirt and bacteria to accumulate. To avoid contamination, we recommend cleaning your radiator or towel dryer at least once a week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    \n

    How to thoroughly clean your radiator or towel dryer<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Turn it off.<\/strong>
      \nSafety first. Make sure the heater is turned off and dry it completely at the end of the process to avoid electrical hazards.<\/li>\n
    2. Remove dirt with a soft cloth or brush.<\/strong>
      \nOver time, dust and dirt accumulate in the heater. Clean them before applying any cleaning solution.<\/li>\n
    3. Apply a cleaning solution and wipe clean.<\/strong>
      \nMost stains are removed with a little effort. For watermarks, use a glass cleaner. Use warm water with neutral soap or a non-abrasive spray so as not to damage the surface.<\/li>\n
    4. Use a toothbrush for difficult areas.<\/strong>
      \nTo reach the trickiest corners, use an old toothbrush with soft bristles.<\/li>\n
    5. Dry and polish with a microfiber cloth.<\/strong>
      \nDry the appliance completely and, if it has a chrome or metallic finish, polish in circular motions using a soft cloth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Repeat this process at least once a week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      \n

      The most frequently cleaned bathroom items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Rank<\/strong><\/th>\nElement<\/strong><\/th>\nCleaning frequency<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      1<\/td>\nToilet seat<\/strong><\/td>\n33% clean it daily (the most cleaned).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      2<\/td>\nSink<\/strong><\/td>\n29% clean it daily.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      3<\/td>\nToilet bowl<\/strong><\/td>\n28% clean it daily.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      4<\/td>\nBathroom floor<\/strong><\/td>\n37% clean it weekly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      5<\/td>\nTowels<\/strong><\/td>\n35% clean them weekly, 15% daily.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      6<\/td>\nBath mats<\/strong><\/td>\n34% wash them weekly, 14% every 2-3 weeks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      7<\/td>\nShower area<\/strong><\/td>\n33% clean it weekly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      8<\/td>\nMirror<\/strong><\/td>\n2% clean it weekly, 14% daily.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      9<\/td>\nSill<\/strong><\/td>\n32% clean them weekly, 12% every 2-3 days.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      10<\/td>\nFaucets<\/strong><\/td>\n32% clean them weekly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      11<\/td>\nBathtub<\/strong><\/td>\n30% clean it weekly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      12<\/td>\nSink drain<\/strong><\/td>\n30% cleans it weekly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      13<\/td>\nShowerhead<\/strong><\/td>\n29% clean it weekly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      14<\/td>\ntowel rail<\/strong><\/td>\n29% clean it weekly, 11% monthly, 9% daily.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      15<\/td>\nTiles\/Walls<\/strong><\/td>\n28% clean them weekly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      16<\/td>\nDoor handles<\/strong><\/td>\n26% clean them weekly, 13% daily, 6% never.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      17<\/td>\nRadiator<\/strong><\/td>\n24% clean it weekly, 17% monthly, 7% never, 6% daily.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      18<\/td>\nBathroom cabinets<\/strong><\/td>\n18% clean them weekly, 15% monthly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      19<\/td>\nBlinds<\/strong><\/td>\n15% clean them weekly, 13% monthly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
      \n

      Summary:<\/strong>
      \nBathrooms, due to their constant humidity, are an environment conducive to dirt and bacteria. Including towel dryers<\/strong> and radiators in your cleaning routine will not only improve hygiene, but will ensure a cleaner and healthier environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Are you neglecting your radiator or towel dryer in your bathroom cleaning routine? If you’re focused on thoroughly cleaning your toilet, sink , and shower, it’s time to add your radiator or towel rail to your list. These items are often ignored, but they are some of the dirtiest places in the bathroom. Towel rails: One of the dirtiest elements in the bathroom According to a survey*, 69% of Britons feel more aware of their home cleanliness and personal hygiene since the Covid-19 pandemic. However, radiators and towel rails are often left out of cleaning routines. Although 24% of people clean their radiator weekly and 29% clean their towel rails just as often, we found that 6 out of 10 bathroom heaters, including towel rails, were actually dirty. Using surface hygiene swabs, we tested 5 bathroom items for bacteria and biological contamination. Here are the results: Experiment Results: How dirty are the bathroom items? Element Green (Clean) Light Purple (Dirty) Dark Purple (Very Dirty) Towel rail\/radiator 30% 10% 60% Toilet seat 20% 70% 10% Showerhead 50% 40% 0% Sink faucets 60% 40% 0% Sink drain 30% 20% 50% Main conclusion: The dirtiest items were the towel rails\/radiators, followed by the toilet seat and sink drain. The cleanest items were the sink faucets and the shower head. Why do towel dryers get so dirty? The bathroom is a damp and high-use space, where water splashes and wet towels are left on towel rails. This makes towel dryers an ideal place for dirt and bacteria to accumulate. To avoid contamination, we recommend cleaning your radiator or towel dryer at least once a week. How to thoroughly clean your radiator or towel dryer Turn it off. Safety first. Make sure the heater is turned off and dry it completely at the end of the process to avoid electrical hazards. Remove dirt with a soft cloth or brush. Over time, dust and dirt accumulate in the heater. Clean them before applying any cleaning solution. Apply a cleaning solution and wipe clean. Most stains are removed with a little effort. For watermarks, use a glass cleaner. Use warm water with neutral soap or a non-abrasive spray so as not to damage the surface. Use a toothbrush for difficult areas. To reach the trickiest corners, use an old toothbrush with soft bristles. Dry and polish with a microfiber cloth. Dry the appliance completely and, if it has a chrome or metallic finish, polish in circular motions using a soft cloth. Repeat this process at least once a week. The most frequently cleaned bathroom items Rank Element Cleaning frequency 1 Toilet seat 33% clean it daily (the most cleaned). 2 Sink 29% clean it daily. 3 Toilet bowl 28% clean it daily. 4 Bathroom floor 37% clean it weekly. 5 Towels 35% clean them weekly, 15% daily. 6 Bath mats 34% wash them weekly, 14% every 2-3 weeks. 7 Shower area 33% clean it weekly. 8 Mirror 2% clean it weekly, 14% daily. 9 Sill 32% clean them weekly, 12% every 2-3 days. 10 Faucets 32% clean them weekly. 11 Bathtub 30% clean it weekly. 12 Sink drain 30% cleans it weekly. 13 Showerhead 29% clean it weekly. 14 towel rail 29% clean it weekly, 11% monthly, 9% daily. 15 Tiles\/Walls 28% clean them weekly. 16 Door handles 26% clean them weekly, 13% daily, 6% never. 17 Radiator 24% clean it weekly, 17% monthly, 7% never, 6% daily. 18 Bathroom cabinets 18% clean them weekly, 15% monthly. 19 Blinds 15% clean them weekly, 13% monthly. Summary: Bathrooms, due to their constant humidity, are an environment conducive to dirt and bacteria. Including towel dryers and radiators in your cleaning routine will not only improve hygiene, but will ensure a cleaner and healthier environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":23335,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[763],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to clean electric towel dryers - ROINTE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/rointe.com\/en\/how-to-clean-electric-towel-dryers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to clean electric towel dryers - ROINTE\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Are you neglecting your radiator or towel dryer in your bathroom cleaning routine? 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If you’re focused on thoroughly cleaning your toilet, sink , and shower, it’s time to add your radiator or towel rail to your list. These items are often ignored, but they are some of the dirtiest places in the bathroom. Towel rails: One of the dirtiest elements in the bathroom According to a survey*, 69% of Britons feel more aware of their home cleanliness and personal hygiene since the Covid-19 pandemic. However, radiators and towel rails are often left out of cleaning routines. Although 24% of people clean their radiator weekly and 29% clean their towel rails just as often, we found that 6 out of 10 bathroom heaters, including towel rails, were actually dirty. Using surface hygiene swabs, we tested 5 bathroom items for bacteria and biological contamination. Here are the results: Experiment Results: How dirty are the bathroom items? Element Green (Clean) Light Purple (Dirty) Dark Purple (Very Dirty) Towel rail\/radiator 30% 10% 60% Toilet seat 20% 70% 10% Showerhead 50% 40% 0% Sink faucets 60% 40% 0% Sink drain 30% 20% 50% Main conclusion: The dirtiest items were the towel rails\/radiators, followed by the toilet seat and sink drain. The cleanest items were the sink faucets and the shower head. Why do towel dryers get so dirty? The bathroom is a damp and high-use space, where water splashes and wet towels are left on towel rails. This makes towel dryers an ideal place for dirt and bacteria to accumulate. To avoid contamination, we recommend cleaning your radiator or towel dryer at least once a week. How to thoroughly clean your radiator or towel dryer Turn it off. Safety first. Make sure the heater is turned off and dry it completely at the end of the process to avoid electrical hazards. Remove dirt with a soft cloth or brush. Over time, dust and dirt accumulate in the heater. Clean them before applying any cleaning solution. Apply a cleaning solution and wipe clean. Most stains are removed with a little effort. For watermarks, use a glass cleaner. Use warm water with neutral soap or a non-abrasive spray so as not to damage the surface. Use a toothbrush for difficult areas. To reach the trickiest corners, use an old toothbrush with soft bristles. Dry and polish with a microfiber cloth. Dry the appliance completely and, if it has a chrome or metallic finish, polish in circular motions using a soft cloth. Repeat this process at least once a week. The most frequently cleaned bathroom items Rank Element Cleaning frequency 1 Toilet seat 33% clean it daily (the most cleaned). 2 Sink 29% clean it daily. 3 Toilet bowl 28% clean it daily. 4 Bathroom floor 37% clean it weekly. 5 Towels 35% clean them weekly, 15% daily. 6 Bath mats 34% wash them weekly, 14% every 2-3 weeks. 7 Shower area 33% clean it weekly. 8 Mirror 2% clean it weekly, 14% daily. 9 Sill 32% clean them weekly, 12% every 2-3 days. 10 Faucets 32% clean them weekly. 11 Bathtub 30% clean it weekly. 12 Sink drain 30% cleans it weekly. 13 Showerhead 29% clean it weekly. 14 towel rail 29% clean it weekly, 11% monthly, 9% daily. 15 Tiles\/Walls 28% clean them weekly. 16 Door handles 26% clean them weekly, 13% daily, 6% never. 17 Radiator 24% clean it weekly, 17% monthly, 7% never, 6% daily. 18 Bathroom cabinets 18% clean them weekly, 15% monthly. 19 Blinds 15% clean them weekly, 13% monthly. Summary: Bathrooms, due to their constant humidity, are an environment conducive to dirt and bacteria. 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