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Beth Mahoney

How to clean a space heater, so you can keep cozy

A pastel ombre background with a cut out of a space heater in the center on a pale green circle with sparkles either side.

For keeping your home or office warm, a space heater can be a fantastic buy. However, over time (and with regular use) dust and dirt can accumulate within the heater, reducing how efficiently it runs. Not to mention impacting how safe it is to use. That means regular cleaning is key!

If you’ve noticed that your space heater looks a li'l dusty, makes you sneeze whenever it’s turned on, or has a funny smell, you might be wondering whether the time has come to clean it — and if that's even a thing. The answer is yes and yes. But how do you clean a space heater? 

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