Ceiling fans often attract dust.
Kitchen fans are often prone to dust and grease, both of which accumulate and create a dirty coating on fan blades. The fan over the stove is most likely to have a grease and dust buildup, simply because it is located directly over splattering foods year-round. Taking a few minutes to clean the fan will not only keep the home clean, but also reduce any potential for grease fires caused by the fan and grease buildup. For other ceiling fans in the kitchen, cleaning them regularly will improve the look of the room and bunnies from flying around once they fall off fan blades.
Instructions
Kitchen Exhaust Fan
1. Remove the cover to the fan. The grated mesh cover is located next to the light fixture in the stove hood unit. Some fan covers are easy to come off, simply pull the tab on the edge to unhinge the cover from the unit. For covers that are not removable, you will still be able to clean the grate to rid it of dust and grease.
2. Soak the grated cover in a water and ammonia solution. A 50-50 mixture will cut down grease for easy removal. Soak the cover in the solution for 20 minutes. Wear rubber gloves when scrubbing the grate to prevent grease getting on your hands. Rub the grate with a soft brush in a circular motion to remove any dirt and grease from the mesh cover thoroughly. For grates that are non-removable, soak a new sponge in a 50-50 solution, and wring it out before wiping down the grate. Dry with a clean cloth.
3. Wipe down the fan blades within the unit with the sponge. Place the sponge in the 50-50 solution, wring it out and gently wipe off the fan blades. Be careful not to get any water on the motor or electrical parts. Dry the clean blades off with your dry rag.
4. Allow the grate to air dry for a few hours before attaching back to the hood.
Ceiling Fan
5. Place a tarp on the area directly underneath the kitchen ceiling fan. This will prevent dust from coming off the blades and being ground into the carpet or getting around the room.
6. Position a step stool or ladder underneath the ceiling fan. It will need to be tall enough to allow you to reach the fan blades easily.
7. Wipe off any excess dust buildup with a dry, clean cloth. Try not to rub down onto the blades to firmly to prevent the dust from smearing on the blades. Simply scoop dust bunnies off of the fan, onto the tarp below.
8. Soak a brand new sponge in a new batch of the ammonia and water solution. This will cut any grease off of the blades and clean away left over dust. Wring out the sponge, and wipe down each blade. Soak and wring out the sponge as necessary to clean each blade.
9. Allow the blades to dry before turning them on. Turning them on while wet may cause them to attract dust.
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