June Home Maintenance To Do: Clean your Paddle Ceiling Fans

Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty. Your vacation is calling your name. But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog days of summer.

In the warm summer months, it’s not uncommon to flip on your overhead ceiling fans and leave them running all season long.  But before you do, it’s wise to get on your step ladder and take a good look at those blades.  Chances are, they’ve collected a ton of dust over the last six months or so, and those blades and motors on your ceiling fans could use a good cleaning to keep you from breathing in all those particulates that will now be sent swirling into your eyes, nose and sinuses.

To clean a paddle ceiling fan, wipe the blades with a damp cloth, paying particular attention to the tops of the blades where dust accumulates. Another option for fast and easy blade cleaning is to wrap a dryer sheet around a paint roller, holding it in place with rubber bands, then run the roller over the top of the blades to remove any dust. And while you’re up there, it’s also a good idea to use a vacuum to remove any dust or dirt from the fan motor housing.

Your seasonal allergies will thank you.

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