Temperatures are starting to drop and that’s just the beginning. The approaching winter will force many homes to use radiators. This is putting many families to the test: they will have to be creative and find certain alternatives so as not to ruin themselves at the end of the month. In order not to increase the electricity bill while staying warm at home, it is important not to waste the heat provided by radiators. This trick is timely: a single spoonful of this product will give you unexpected results. Discover it!

What should be placed on the radiators to save energy?

Before even mentioning energy consumption, you should be aware that continuous use of a high temperature heater at home can cause health problems in children and the elderly. The recommended range is generally between 18 and 20 °C. A warmer temperature would be harmful, not to mention the risk of inflating the monthly bill.

However, if you want to save money, you should be careful not to disperse the heat from the radiators. It may seem trivial to you, but poor maintenance can cause malfunctions and thus prevent you from   saving money on the bill  . If the heater is clogged, it can compromise its main function: if the heat is not emitted properly, the appliance risks consuming more energy, which has a direct impact on the bill.

To clean your radiators and effectively remove all dust and dirt residues, the following trick is very promising. Who would have thought it, but a simple spoonful of lemon combined with baking soda will do the trick perfectly!

Here’s how:

• Prepare the solution: Pour a spoonful of lemon juice and a little baking soda into a glass of water
• Apply this mixture to your radiators with a clean cloth.
• Rinse and let dry.

And voila! Your radiators are clean, sanitized and ready to use again. As a bonus, you will have the pleasant surprise of smelling a fresh and lemony smell as soon as you turn them on.

Another tip: for a very effective cleaning you can also alternate with this other remedy. It consists of using a spoonful of white vinegar to which you can also add the same amount of alcohol and a liter of water. In this way the heaters will be perfectly degreased and free of any dirt.

Other intelligent ways to optimize heating

• Even in the middle of winter, it is necessary to ventilate the room to reduce toxins and possible allergies caused by dust mites and mold. Therefore, it is necessary to ventilate the rooms briefly but intensively in the morning and evening. It is advisable to open the windows wide, let enough fresh air into the room and close them again after a few minutes. This technique is much more beneficial than leaving the window open for longer.
• Have you ever thought about  bleeding your radiators  ? Sometimes we turn them on without realizing that they are not working properly. If the radiator heats poorly even at maximum temperature, it probably means that there is air inside. To bleed a radiator, it is very simple: you just have to turn the small screw that is located at the top of the device. Using a screwdriver, you will quickly solve the problem. The compressed air inside can easily escape.
• It goes without saying, but it would of course be wiser to close the bedroom doors to keep the heat inside. Knowing that it is always much easier to heat a small room than a large one. If you leave the door open, the warm air from the room will escape into the cooler hallway. This will give the impression that the room is not heated enough and you will be tempted to turn the temperature up a bit. And thinking that a simple gesture of common sense can reduce the bill!