A ceiling fan is one of the most used electrical appliances in the world today. Most of the people who use a ceiling fan simply forget the importance of it, as they don’t realize they have a rotating device over their heads. This is one of the reasons why people consider purchasing a ceiling fan. Another reason is that ceiling fans consume very less energy, and they do not consume any usable space.
One of the biggest risks to a ceiling fan is the environmental conditions and everything surrounding the fan. This includes dust, dirt, moisture, and other chemicals. These things could destroy your ceiling fan if left exposed for a long time. While manufacturers design the ceiling fans to withstand such conditions, nature and surroundings are unpredictable and they could still destroy your ceiling fan in the long run. Even if the ceiling fan is marketed as the most durable product on the market, it will need maintenance.
5 Ways to Clean Ceiling Fan
When it comes to ceiling fans, maintenance is not a difficult task. There are several reasons for such a comment. One of the most important reasons is that ceiling fans are very simple and do not have complicated systems incorporated into it. To be frank, you could simply dismantle the entire ceiling fan and assemble it back with ease.
- Pillow method
- Long-handled duster method
- Step ladder and damp towel method
- Vacuum cleaner
- Dusting spray method
Most of the names could make you uncomfortable, but, trust me, it is just a fancy name. The methods are very simple; here is how to use each method.
#1 Pillow method
Pillow method might give you an idea that you would have to beat the ceiling fan with a pillow. No, that is not the case, it is totally different. In this method, the user will have to use a pillow cover to do the cleaning. Here is how to do it.
- Step 1: Pick up the pillow and then remove the pillow cover, now get on top of a ladder or table to reach the fan.
- Step 2: Now, put the pillow cover on the blade, or in other words, insert the blade in the pillow cover.
- Step 3: After inserting the pillow cover, grab the pillow cover in such a way that it touches all the sides of the blade, now, pull the pillow cover towards yourself.
- Step 4: Once, the pillow cover comes off, you will find dust inside it. Therefore, twist the cover as soon as, it comes off. To keep the dust from spilling out.
#2 Long handled duster method
This is a method of cleaning ceiling fans would include using a specially designed duster that could wipe clean the ceiling fan top and bottom. Here is how to do it.
- Step 1: Purchase a ceiling fan long-handled duster, a magnetic duster would be the best
- Step 2: The duster will be designed in such a way that, it has a rectangular-shaped and it will have brushes in its interior. Drag the duster from one end to another on each blade.
- Step 3: Drag the duster as slowly as possible and pull it in such a way that the dust does not fall on you. PS: If you are not careful the dust will fall into your eyes.
Remember, this method has a disadvantage, the user will not be able to see the surface they are cleaning.
#3 Step ladder and a damp towel
This method is the traditional and oldest method of cleaning a ceiling fan. Here is how to do it.
- Step 1: Pick up your ladder from the garage and if you do not own one, purchase a ladder, as cleaning the fan is a regular process.
- Step 2: After getting a suitable ladder, you will have to pick a cloth and then dip it in water.
- Step 3: Place the ladder below the fan and then, climb up the ladder to reach the ladder.
- Step 4: Once you reach the top of the ladder, with your hands wipe the blades top side and remove the dust. If you are not comfortable wiping the blade with hands, then simply use the damp cloth to wipe clean the blades.
Remember, to make the cleaning efficient, dip the cloth in water after each wipe. If you do not dip the cloth in water to clean the cloth each time, then it would leave annoying grease-like material on the blades.
#4 Vacuum cleaners
Wherever there is a cleaning process, a vacuum cleaner would be a part of at least one method. Here is how to use the vacuum cleaner efficiently. Unlike most of the methods, using a vacuum cleaner to clean the ceiling fan is easy. Most of the vacuum cleaners come with add-ons like cleaning brushes. Use the longest-handled brush and then clean the blades, if possible, get on a table and then clean the motor housing to prevent any bearing damage.
Remember, we would recommend that you get on a table or a ladder to get the maximum view of the surface you are cleaning.
#5 Dusting spray
Dusting sprays are designed in such a way that it could clean the blades in an efficient way. Dusting method is one of the easiest methods of cleaning the ceiling fan. One of the advantages of this method is that it requires only a ladder and a can of dusting spray. In a way, this method is efficient as it can blow off the dust and dirt from almost every side of the blades. All you have to do is, purchase the dusting spray, climb up the ladder, and use the spray on the blades of the fan.
Bottom line –
Cleaning a ceiling fan is an easy task; however, if your ceiling fan is beyond your hand’s reach, you should get professional help. One of the most important thing that you should know is to follow the methods and steps mentioned above.
