Help Ease Your Allergies by Cleaning Paddle Ceiling Fans
Now that school is out, the days are long, the weather’s getting toasty, and you may have noticed something else that comes along with the spring/summer season – allergies. But things that induce your hay fever don’t just exist outside. There are many allergens (and the things that blow them around) that live within your home.
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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