Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Ladder or sturdy chair
- Paper towels
- Pledge or all-purpose cleaner
- Vacuum cleaner with hose attachment
Step1
Make sure that the ceiling fan is turned off and that the blades have completely stopped moving.
Step2
Position the ladder or chair underneath the ceiling fan directly underneath one of the blades.
Step3
Spray some of the cleaner directly onto the papertowel. Start at the end of the blade closest to the center of the fan and drag the cloth back towards your body. Placing a hand underneath the blade will ensure that the blade does not move and is supported. Use your hand to catch larger pieces of dust.
Step4
Repeat the above step for each fan blade. When finished wipe around the body of the ceiling fan including the motor to remove any additional dust.
Step5
Finally, if the motor has dust or dirt built up on it, use the long vacuum cleaner hose to clean out the fan and remove all debris. This will help the motor run smoother as the air will be able to quickly run through it.