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Particularly in warmer weather, your ceiling fan probably collects dust faster than you can fight it. Dusty fans are more than just an unseemly sight. Layers of dust and grime can slow down the ceiling fan’s blades, making them less efficient (and even contributing to that dreaded blade-drooping). Additionally, a dirty ceiling fan is more likely to spread dust, dander, and pollen, which spells bad news for those with allergies and asthma.
At the same time, it’s almost too easy to ignore your ceiling fan entirely. As anyone who’s tried it knows, cleaning a ceiling fan can get messy, fast. With dust flying into the air and onto surrounding surfaces, a ceiling fan cleaning can quickly turn into a total room re-dusting.
Luckily, Charlie’s Soap has expert cleaning hacks to help you clean ceiling fans the fast and mess-free way. Here’s everything you need to know to get your fans in tip-top shape.
Dust the Ceiling Fan Blades
Stripping away dust is the biggest challenge for ceiling fans. You can always use an extendable duster or a rag, but that’s sure to send dust flying off the sides of the blades. Other options, like hand-held vacuums, may work, but they tend to take a long time (and usually end with a spray of dust coming down from the fan, anyway).
Pillowcases are perfect for containing the dust when cleaning ceiling fans.
- Start by pulling the pillowcase over the fan blade.
- At the neck of the blade, pinch the pillowcase fabric tight around the fan blade.
- Pull the pillowcase off the fan, pressing the fabric to the blade as you go. As you go, even the thickest layer of dust will fall directly into the pillowcase.
- Not only does it keep the dust from spreading all over the room—it also dusts every side of the blade in a single move.
- Repeat the process with all of your fan blades.
When you’ve finished the final blade, take the pillowcase outside, turn it inside out, and beat the dust out of the case before washing. Tada! The most challenging part of cleaning a ceiling fan is done in minutes.
Wash the Ceiling Fan Blades
Dust isn’t the only thing clinging to your ceiling fans. They also get their fair share of grimy build-up over time, particularly for fans in kitchen and outdoor areas—soot and grease coat fan blades in a greasy film that might be resistant to cleaning.
That’s why you need a powerful cleaner to break through dirt, oil, and residue. Charlie’s Soap Kitchen & Bath household Cleaner is a powerful all-surface grime-fighter that targets residue of every kind. Spray our convenient cleaner on any lingering grime on the fan blades. Wipe the cleaner away with a clean paper towel or microfiber cloth. Then, enjoy perfectly clean fan blades without the hassle. It’s an ultra-easy way to get rid of residual allergens, dust, and pollen. Like all of Charlie’s products, our household cleaners are completely eco-friendly. That means they won’t leave any harmful chemicals and irritants that might whirl into the air the next time you start up your ceiling fan.
Clean the Fan’s Light Fixtures
After cleaning the fan blades, you’ll want to touch up any lighting fixtures. For a quick, efficient clean, spray any fixtures with Charlie’s multipurpose Kitchen & Bath Cleaner. Since it’s safe on a variety of household surfaces, you can trust that our cleaner won’t harm any finishes on your lighting fixtures. It even works on glass and mirrors, so it’s perfect for glass, reflective, and crystalline fixtures. There’s no better way to get your ceiling fans sparkling clean.
Find Cleaning Solutions with Charlie’s Soap
We’re committed to helping you find the most effective cleaning solutions. We’ve got you covered, from your ceiling fans to your kitchen, laundry, and everything in between. Charlie’s offers powerful, concentrated products—for a deeper clean, faster. That’s what it means to have a clean, for life. Shop Charlie’s Soap now.
