How to Clean a Ceiling Fan to Not Attract Dust
Ceiling fans collect dust, especially when they are not in use. The fans then spread this dust as the blades turn, scattering tiny dust particles around the area and undoing whatever furniture dusting you may have already done. No matter what material the ceiling fan blades are made of---plastic, wood or metal--they will attract dust. You can save yourself time and effort by cleaning the ceiling fan using products designed to repel dust. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Unfold a step ladder. Make certain it is tall enough for you to safely reach the fan, it is on a sturdy surface and it is locked in place.
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Turn off switches that activate the fan. Use a feather duster, or similar duster with a handle, to brush off excess dust from the fan. Or if there is a lot of dust and you don't want it airborne or falling onto the floor, use a hand vacuum.
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Spray anti-static, dust-repelling spray onto a clean microfiber dusting cloth. Use either a commercial spray (found in the cleaning supplies aisle of most large grocery stores) or make your own. One home recipe calls for 1 part fabric softener (liquid) to 4 parts water. Mix this in a spray bottle and spray it on the cloth. Wipe the cloth over one blade, top and bottom.
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Use the clean side of the first cloth or a new cloth for the next blade. Spray it first, as before, with the anti-static, dust-repelling spray. Do the same for each blade of the ceiling fan. After the initial dusting and spraying, when you clean and dust again just use a fabric softener sheet to maintain the fan's anti-static, dust-repelling quality.
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Tips & Warnings
Move the ladder to reach fan blades, rather than trying to lean toward them. You don't want to lose your balance and fall.
