December 17, 2007 | Cleaning tips
Eww! Gross! At least, that’s what you’d say if you looked at mine. I may own a cleaning company, but doing those special cleaning tasks (like ceiling fans, baseboards, etc.) doesn’t come naturally to me. They take work. And thought. And lots of other things that fall by the wayside in the midst of 2.5 kids, managing a company, and dealing with the curve-balls life throws.
The primary reason I don’t like cleaning the ceiling fan is that it’s hard to do it right. You have to get up on a ladder with a bucket of soapy water. You have to ensure that there’s nothing below to absorb any dust that falls off. You have to wear a mask (if you’re cleaning my fan, at least) because the amount of dust kicked up into the air - even when using a wet sponge that dust clings to - will clog your lungs in an instant, and send you sneezing and falling off the aforementioned ladder. Yuck.
But guess what? I got a new vacuum with a boat-load of a attachments. And one of them is perfect for cleaning the ceiling fan. Ladder-less. Waterless. And the powerful suction of the vacuum keeps the vast majority of the dust from being sent airborne. I love it. Do you have a vacuum with attachments? If not, you should. Or at least you should consider getting a hand-held vac that can handle ceiling fans, air vents, and the top of things like door frames and window treatments. It’ll be your new best friend.
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Beth Vaughn says:
I love your site. You are very helpful. My house is now free of toxic chemical cleaners. I’ve switched to vinegar, baking soda, lemon, cinnamon and bon ami. I just want to say thank you for helping spread the word.
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December 18th, 2007 at 12:12 am