How To Dust Ceiling Fan Blades

Ceiling fans are great for cooling down a room but they also gather dust like crazy.

How to dust ceiling fan blades.

Dust particles eventually settle on the surrounding furniture and even cause health problems for those inhaling them on a regular basis. How to clean ceiling fans with a pillowcase use a pillowcase to clean a ceiling fan you can safely reach. All the dusty gunk stays inside and all you have to do is shake out the pillowcase outside and toss it in the wash. The hotter the days the longer the fans run and the more that dust collects on the edges of the blades.

Wear a dust mask and hairnet or cap when dusting underneath a ceiling fan to avoid inhaling dust particles. Wipe the fan blades and base with a mild cleaner and a cloth. You can also use a 50 50 white vinegar and water mix. Turn the fan and repeat on each 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. Use extendable fan dusters to dust both sides of the blades as well as the base. Ceiling fan blades quickly collect dust when overlooked during routine cleaning spreading loose dust particles quickly throughout the room when the fan is in use. And more importantly the rest of your house isn t covered by a layer of blade grime.

If you can reach your ceiling fan blades safely with a ladder or step. In less than 5 minutes your fan is clean.