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Simple ways to clean ceiling fans.
Anyway it s a good way to show you how quick and easy it is to clean a ceiling fan with a pillow case.
All it takes is a pair of barbecue tongs some rags and four rubber bands.
All you need is an old pillowcase.
Slide a pillowcase over each fan blade individually and use your hands to press the fabric against the top and bottom of the blade.
Start at the base of the fan and slide the ceiling fan duster over the length of the blade.
Grab a clean pillowcase.
Use an extendable fan duster to dust the louvers and blades.
To clean your ceiling fan and remain dust free try creating a diy cleaning tool using items you already own.
The microfiber attracts and holds the dust to the duster so it doesn t spread all over the room.
One part liquid fabric softener to four parts water.
Simply slip the pillow case over each blade and rub off the dust as you re slipping the case off.
Pull the pillowcase toward you along the blade.
To reduce future dust buildup vila recommends using a dust repelling spray like endust or a diy version.
The blade in the back has already been dusted.
Once a year clean the blades by spraying or soaking a clean cloth in a mild cleaner and gently wiping.
Then follow the steps bellow.
The duster will clean both sides of the ceiling fan at the same time.
Fans can collect dust very easily so fan cleaning can be crucial to.
If the fan is dirty but not greasy use the baby wipes to clean the ceiling fan and remove any stuck on dirt or debris.
All the dusty gunk stays inside and all you have to do is shake out the pillowcase outside and toss it in the wash.
Vacuum the motor housing and around the fan wherever accessible.
If the fan is greasy pour a small amount of degreaser or mineral spirit onto a baby wipe dampen cloth do not drench.
It will collect all the dust along the blade.
Use a clean pillowcase to dust off your ceiling fan.
Cleaning the ceiling fan using the vacuum cleaner if you have a vacuum cleaner that includes a ceiling fan or dust attachment use it to clean the fan extend the handle stand under the fan slightly to the side and hold the handle along the lever run the brush along the fan blades then turn on the vacuum cleaner and start cleaning the fan blades.
If a pillowcase has any dirt built up on it you will only end up spreading dust around on the fan.
This can be a pillowcase you plan on using again but always wash a pillowcase you used for cleaning before using it on your bed.