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Your bathroom is one of the dampest rooms in your home, so over time, it's no surprise thatrust can appear in places you might not expect it. Your bathroom radiator is one such place.

Constant moisture and temperature fluctuations can lead to yourradiator becoming damaged, even though chrome radiators are designed to withstand it. Once the protective layer over your radiator breaks down, rust can creep in. Luckily, it's not impossible to remove - all you need is one simple cleaning product and some elbow grease. James Chapman, director at Bella Bathrooms, said: "Bathroom radiators are typically made out of steel and plated with chrome to help stop them rusting.

"But with them getting hot and cold, hot and cold, and sitting in a damp atmosphere, after a while the chrome can start to break down slightly and moisture gets underneath.

"Then the metal underneath rusts, and the rust comes up through the tiny little holes and blooms on the top."

To tackle this problem, all you need is some limescale spray. A stainless steel scourer and some perseverance.

He said: "Rust is basically iron oxide and acids will break it down and stop it being rust. So get your scourer and limescale spray, spray the radiator which will start to kill the rust, and then give it a really good scrub."

The abrasive pad helps lift the rust from the surface, while the acidic cleaner works to break it down. Once you have scrubbed the affected area thoroughly, wipe the radiator down well.

James added: "Once wiped down the rust should be gone and you will be left with tiny little black specks on it, they are the holes in the chrome."

However, these holes mean the chrome is damaged, so the rust is likely to return unless you add one extra step.

James said: "Because those holes are still there, it will come back. So after that, make sure your radiator is on because it needs to be bone dry, and spray it with clear lacquer spray.

"That will slow it down, or you can also use a waxy polish just to block off those little holes."

The key to keeping your radiator rust-free is regular treatment - as soon as you notice the rust returning, repeat the treatment.