Soft-bristled brush or toothbrush. Helpful for tackling stubborn dirt or grime in hard-to-reach areas. Dry microfiber cloth or paper towel. Use for drying the fan blades and any excess moisture.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Ceiling fans are some of the more difficult areas of your home to clean. The makers of a product called the “Blade Maid” promise to make that chore easier and faster. The $29.95 ...

If you’ve noticed your ceiling fan is less effective, it may be due for a cleaning. Dirty fan blades don’t move air as efficiently, as the extra weight can slow down the fan’s speed. Alongside other ...

When it comes to deep cleaning, you have to make sure you reach every surface—including your ceiling fans. The electric device is known for harboring dust, which consists of pollen, pollutants, and ...

As a short-ish person, cleaning a ceiling fan hasn't always been my favorite thing, even though I realize doing it is absolutely necessary if I don't want to blow dust and cobwebs all around the room ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ceiling fans are an absolute necessity if you live in an area that gets hot during the summer. But they can also be a source of frustration ...

Shoppers are in a frenzy over a 'game-changing' new cleaning gadget from Big W. Karen, from Sydney, revealed that her life was transformed after buying the Blade Maid Ceiling Fan Cleaner ($39.95). The ...

Clean your ceiling fans about once a month to limit dust buildup. "The blowing of air one way draws air, dust, and other floating particles into the fan from the opposite direction," says Latoya ...

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