Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Cobweb brush
- Long-handled duster
- Long-handled wet sweeper
- Vacuum cleaner with brush attachment
- Stepladder
- All-purpose cleaner
- Dishwashing detergent
- Drop cloth
- Gloves and protective eyewear
- Rags or towels
Step1
Use a cobweb brush.
Remove cobwebs with a round-headed cobweb brush. Reach into far corners and run through the edges. Some cobwebs are not easily visible.
Step2
Dust the ceiling surface. Long-handled dusters are available in many brands at the supermarket or home improvement stores. Choose the ones that will extend long enough to reach your highest ceilings. Get the "magnetic" type of duster to optimize dust pickup and retention.
Step3
Vacuum dirt-prone areas around vents and light fixtures. Use a vacuum cleaner with a long extension fitted with a soft brush tip to avoid spreading the dust around.
Step4
Use a wet sweeper.
For painted ceilings that are dirty or oily, especially in the kitchen, use a wet sweeper that has been pre-treated to clean out dust and grime. As a substitute, use a sponge mop dipped in a mild solution of all-purpose cleaner and water. Wring the mop to minimize dripping. Dry the wet ceiling with rags or towels to minimize water spots.
Step5
For washable wallpapered ceilings, use a sponge mop dipped in a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and water. Wring the mop to minimize dripping, and immediately wipe ceiling dry with a rag or towel.
Step6
For "popcorn" and other spray-on textured ceilings, refrain from any wet or wipe-down cleaning, which would knock down the texture effect. Use a vacuum cleaner with a long extension fitted with a soft brush tip. Commercial textured ceiling cleaners are available.