'My kids scribbled all over my radiator — but a simple tip makes clean-up easy'
Once kids learn to pick up a pencil or crayon, suddenly the world is a blank canvas - but doodles on radiators can be an easy clean thanks to a simple hack.
Learning how to draw is an important milestone in any child's life. It helps develop creativity, fine motor skills, and self-expression.
But it can also cause havoc around the house. Almost as soon as your child is able to hold a pen, pencil, or the dreaded crayons, it seems the world has become a blank canvas for them to colour in.
Blanks spaces around your home – from walls to radiators – can fall prey to the scribbles and cleaning them up can be a daunting task. However, one bloke has shared a simple trick that makes clean-up so much easier.
A grandad, who posts online as @beardamo, took to social media after his grandson had been drawing on the radiator with crayons. But his partner, Eddie, has a genius hack to get rid of it.
He was seen sitting on the floor blowing the hairdryer over the doodles. The hot air melted the crayon wax, making it easy to wipe away without the need for scrubbing.
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In a video which has gained more than 1,000 views, the man explained: "You see, Eddie is an absolute best. He's a cleaning wizard.
"The grandson had been drawing on the radiator and the wall in his crayons, and my man with his hair dryer comes along. Bish bash bosh! Job's a good'un."
He continued to praise the genius trick in the caption, writing: "I really do have me the BEST man in the world." TikTok users were also stunned by the trick as they dubbed it "amazing" in the comments.
According to Teach Handwriting, young children don't draw on walls and radiators to be naughty. Often they draw on walls due to their physical development, using large arm movements from the shoulder. They prefer vertical surfaces, which feel more comfortable and enjoyable.
This aids in developing wrist strength and flexibility necessary for future handwriting skills. Walls are attractive because they allow free movement. But a good alternative may be to get them to use an aisle as it lets kids focus on the experience of creating shapes and building confidence without fear of mistakes or getting into trouble.
