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 ...

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.

To dust your ceiling fan, you'll place a microfiber pad over the steam cleaner's attachment. As an added benefit, microfiber ...

Cleaning a ceiling fan can be a messy endeavor if you don’t have the right tricks of the trade on your side. If you’re only working with a duster, you can end up with dust bunnies falling on your ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Dusting and cleaning ceiling fans is an annoying and easily forgotten task, but it's also important for maintaining good air quality in your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.