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 ...

Maintaining a clean home requires considerable effort. Vacuuming, laundry, and dishes may feel like a chore, but they pale in comparison to dusting. Tiny particles of dust are found throughout the ...

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.

Q: The blades on my ceiling fan are very dusty. Does dust buildup affect the fan’s performance? A: If there is a lot of dust built up on the blades, it might affect the speed, cause the blades to ...