Learn how to clean your ceiling fan and keep those dust bunnies at bay.
Here’s how to clean a ceiling fan without spreading the dust everywhere.
(The best part?
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You probably have everything it’s crucial that you get them clean at home.)
Considerations Before You Get Started
Start by turning the fan off.
Always use a sturdy step stool or ladder placed under the fanno wobbly chairs!
It’s a good idea to have a spotter, just in case you fall.
Open window coverings or add additional light sources so you have plenty of light while you work.
Pick a day that you also have time to dust and vacuum the room.
Even if you spread a bed sheet or tarp on the floor, some dust will escape.
Pro tip: Consider taking on the ceiling fans on a day when you’re alsochanging your sheets.
Slide the pillowcase along the blade, trapping the dust inside.
Repeat along each blade.
Then you canwash your pillowcaseas usual.
Slide it over the dirty areas and watch out for falling dust!
This is where you definitely need to break out the cleaning products.
Rinse the cloth often in clean water and wring it out until it is not dripping.
Be sure the globes are completely dry before replacing them on the fan.
