How To Clean Ceiling Fans With Vinegar

Ceiling fans are one of the major necessities, especially in the warm regions of the country. To prolong the lifespan of a ceiling fan, it is essential to learn how to clean ceiling fans with vinegar, as vinegar is one of the most home-friendly items.

How To Clean Ceiling Fans With Vinegar

You need to be patient while cleaning the ceiling fans; thus, make sure you pick a weekend to clean your ceiling fans. Vinegar and baking soda are some of the most pocket-friendly materials that we will be using in various methodologies involved in cleaning the ceiling fan.

A Few Steps For Your Safety

Before you begin with cleaning your ceiling fans, here are a few steps for your safety that you should not miss at any cost:

• First, ensure you wear the cleaning safety kit, and it involves safety goggles, a face mask, salute, and safety gear. 
• Second, ensure the ceiling fan is switched off; double-check this step; otherwise, it might result in nasty injuries.
• Finally, the ceiling fan blades might take some time; thus, make sure you sit on a step stool or take a long ladder to avoid any strain on your arms and neck.

There is a lot of dust involved in the cleaning of a ceiling fan.

If you are an asthma patient or suffer from any other respiratory diseases, avoid cleaning the ceiling fans by yourself.

Materials Required

Before moving on to the cleaning process, let us get the ingredients required to keep the cleaning process seamless and easy.

Here is the list of materials required for cleaning your ceiling fans with vinegar.

• A screwdriver: It will help in removing the blades.
• A step ladder: This will help you in reaching the desired height for better cleaning.
• Vinegar: It is the main cleaning ingredient.
• Baking soda: In case of excess dirt and gunk
• Old Pillowcase: Pulling down the ceiling fan.
• Old sheets: It is required to collect the dirt.
• Toothbrush: Required for scrubbing.
• Bucket
• A clean cloth 

Step 1: Cleaning The Ceiling Fans Without A Ladder

To ensure the best quality of your ceiling fan, it is necessary to clean them regularly; thus, here is the step-by-step guide for cleaning the ceiling fans without a ladder:

1. Start with spreading some old sheets on the floor to accumulate the dirt that will be removed while cleaning and keeping a broom ready next to the sheet.
2. Now take your ceiling fan duster and start dusting the fan to remove the dust and debris from the fan. Continue to dust until you see the clean surface of the fan.
3. Now use the broom to collect the dust in one place on the sheet.

This step might be difficult for asthma patients and people with shortness of breath; thus, be careful during this step.

Step 2: Removing The Grease

Once you are done removing the dust and debris from the ceiling fan, it is time to remove the grease.

Here are the steps that you need to follow in cleaning the grease off the ceiling fan:

1. Take a dry paper towel or a dry cloth and place it on the greased area. 
2. Let it absorb the grease and then wipe to remove the grease and extra dirt from the ceiling fan.
3. Now take a wet sponge or a soft cloth to wipe the ceiling fans clean.

Repeat the above steps until the thick grease is removed, it will leave the spots, but that will be taken care of by the vinegar solution that we will prepare in the upcoming steps.

Step 3: Removing The Ceiling Fan Blades For Cleaning

To give some relief to your arms and neck, move forward by removing the ceiling fan blades for cleaning. It will allow you to clean the smallest spots on the blades and yield better results.

Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. You will need a head screwdriver and a step ladder to remove the blades from the ceiling fan.
2. Take the screwdriver and start unscrewing to remove the blades. You need to place the scoot just behind the blade and start unscrewing.
3. There are a total of three screws you need to remove; tackle every screw one by one.
4. With the last screw, you have to be extra careful, hold the ceiling fan’s blade with one hand, and use the other to unscrew the blade to avoid any fall.

Here is the link to a video guide highlighting the process to understand better going through the steps mentioned above.

Step 4: Cleaning The Ceiling Fan With Vinegar And Baking Soda Mixture

If your ceiling fan is extra dirty and has greasy spots on it, you have to move forward to cleaning the ceiling fan with vinegar and baking soda mixture to get really good results. This mixture is pretty versatile, it also works for cleaning Jack Rogers shoes, hand saw blades, grill mats and pizza ovens. Baking soda is very helpful in different cleaning methods, even smelly soccer cleats can be easily cleaned by sprinkling baking soda inside a coffee filter.

Here are the steps that you need to follow:

1. Start with taking a bowl and mixing two tablespoons of baking soda, four tablespoons of soda water, and four tablespoons of vinegar to prepare the cleaning solution.
2. Now take an old toothbrush and dip it into the solution and start scrubbing the blades with it. Do not forget to apply the solution to the back, edges, and corners of the fan. 
3. Repeat The above steps until the required results are met.
4. You can dip a microfibre cloth or soft cloth into the solution and wipe the fan with it to treat the stains.
5. Once the cleaning is done, wipe the fan dry with a dry cloth or kitchen towel, and once the fan is dried, screw the blades back on the ceiling.

Here is the link to a study discussing the cleaning properties of vinegar as a major ingredient.

Ways To Clean The Ceiling Fan With Homemade Vinegar And Baking Soda Cleaning Spray

There are various ways to clean the ceiling fan with the same ingredients. We will now discuss how to clean the ceiling fan with homemade vinegar and baking soda cleaning spray.

Here are the steps that you need to follow:

1. Take an empty spray bottle and mix equal parts of vinegar and baking soda with some clean water. Shake the bottle and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
2. Now spray the solution on the greased area and let it sit for five minutes. Now use a piece of soft cloth to clean the greased area off.
3. If you want to use a sponge for cleaning, spray the solution into the sponge and start wiping the fan in a clockwise manner.
4. Once the fan is clean, let the fan air dry or wipe the fan dry with a microfibre towel.

Cleaning a ceiling fan is not much of a difficult task but demands a bit of elbow grease. However, once you are done with the cleaning, the results are incredibly satisfying.

Maintaining A Ceiling Fan

If you want to save yourself from huge physical effort while cleaning, you need to know the ways of maintaining a ceiling fan in the first place.

Here are some tips for maintaining the quality of a ceiling fan:

• Always remove the blades while cleaning because the dirt starts to accumulate around the motor. It will result in overheating and will result in the reduction of the lifespan of the ceiling fan.
• You can also use furniture polish as a final touch while cleaning to protect the surface of the fan.

A final polishing will not let the dust particles accumulate on the surface of the fan. Thus it prevents you from cleaning the fan now and then.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Direction Should A Ceiling Fan Rotate During Summers?

During the summer days, the fan’s rotation must be set counter-clockwise, as it will kick the hot air out of the room and make some space for the cold air to come inside the room. This way, the rooms will be comparatively cooler than the ceiling fan set in a clockwise direction.

How Can I Save More Energy By Using A Ceiling Fan?

Nowadays, high-speed ceiling fans are getting quite popular in the market for their energy-saving properties. In addition, they provide you a wind chill effect without using an air conditioner, thus save you from extra bills all year round.

Which Length Downrod Must Be Used With Ceiling Fans?

To enjoy the cool air from the ceiling fan, the height of the blades must be between 2.4 to 2.8 meters from the floor. This way, you can enjoy the maximum efficiency of the ceiling fan.

Conclusion 

One can opt for various methods while cleaning a ceiling fan, but this method is both home-friendly and pocket-friendly. However, the cleaning items that you will buy from the store will be expensive and might contain some harsh materials that can damage the ceiling fan; thus, always go for a home-based cleaning approach.