Wipe the fan blades and base with a mild cleaner and a cloth.
Cleaning dust off ceiling fans.
All you need is an old pillowcase.
Just put the open end of.
All the dusty gunk stays inside and all you have to do is shake out the pillowcase outside and toss it in the wash.
It should clean off the loose dust.
Stand slightly off to the side below the ceiling fan and hold the vacuum handle at arm s length.
Pull the pillowcase toward you along the blade.
Slide a pillowcase over each fan blade individually and use your hands to press the fabric against the top and bottom of the blade.
For extremely dirty blades or kitchen fan blades that are caked with grease wipe with a damp cloth first to remove dust and dirt.
However like any appliance ceiling fans collect dust and grime that can lead.
Extend the vacuum handle to reach the fan.
Use extendable fan dusters to dust both sides of the blades as well as the base.
You can also use a 50 50 white vinegar and water mix.
If you can reach your ceiling fan blades safely with a ladder or step stool then this is an amazingly simple way to get the job done.
Turn the fan and repeat on each blade.
Stand on a step stool or ladder to reach the fan blades.
You may need to be elevated to reach the top of the fan blades if you re short have high ceilings or if the dusting attachment on your vacuum doesn t have a curved structure.
Step 2 wipe the fan mount and housing with a damp cleaning cloth or microfiber cloth to remove dust working from the ceiling down toward the blades.
In less than 5 minutes your fan is clean.
Ceiling fans are a wonderful addition to any room offering a cool breeze and providing a pleasant decorative accent.
Wear a dust mask and hairnet or cap when dusting underneath a ceiling fan to avoid inhaling dust particles.
Then apply an all purpose cleaner or whatever cleaner is.