subject: How to Maintain and Clean Your Ceiling Fans [print this page] How to Maintain and Clean Your Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans are very tough devices. Their motors may not need that much maintenance at all but the rest of them can certainly benefit from a few cleaning routines every now and then. Like any appliance or furniture inside the home, they also catch dirt and dust in their surfaces. It is important to keep them clean especially the blade parts for if there is too much filth on them, their performance can be severely affected. The weight of the accumulated dust can render the blades to become wobbly. Hence, here are a few tips that you should do to maintain and clean your overhead fan units.
Before taking on the task of cleaning your ceiling fans, make sure that the switch is turned off. Electrical devices should always be plugged off to prevent you from coming in contact with wires that could have frayed over time. It is one of the safety measures that you should always bear in mind when doing their clean-up routines.
Gather all the materials you need. You will have to fetch a cloth, a feather duster or some paper towels. Be careful using damp cloth on the blade and lighting fixtures. Introducing a wet material can cause some finishes to peel off. Better yet, just use some paper towels. Having a long-handled feather duster can be of great help, too. This means you don't have to use and drag in the step ladders to access the fans.
When cleaning, thoroughly wipe all the dust from each blade. If you must, you can use an anti-static agent so the dust comes off easily. After getting rid of all the dirt, you may spray some furniture polish to give them a brand-new sheen. This will keep the blade parts looking new. With a freshly-cleaned and shining set of blades, you can now enjoy the comforting coolness and elegance of your overhead fans.
