Ceiling fans—can’t live without them, but don’t want to clean them.

They should just spin the dust off anyway… right?

Sadly, no. Ceiling fans are not self-cleaning. Most of us only think to clean them when the dust bunnies start drifting down like fuzzy reminders. That’s when we grab a wet paper towel, swipe a blade or two, and call it a day.

But here’s the problem: simply wiping fan blades can throw them off balance—leading to creaking, clicking, or whining as they spin.

To avoid that, here are better ways to clean your ceiling fan without damaging it:

For Light Dust

Use your vacuum’s brush attachment and gently run it over the top and bottom of each blade. (Yes, there’s dust underneath, too.)

While you're at it, give the fan cover a good vacuuming as well.

For Thicker Dust

  1. Start with vacuuming (see above).
  2. Fold a damp microfiber cloth over one side of a blade.
  3. Gently pull it from one end to the other, applying even pressure on both sides to avoid bending.
  4. Rinse the cloth and repeat on the other side.
  5. Continue for each remaining blade.

Important Tips

  • Avoid heavy cleaners like bleach—they can strip the finish and cause warping.
  • Never apply pressure to just one side of the blade. Uneven cleaning can unbalance your fan.

Now that you know the right way to clean your fan, you’ll keep it spotless year-round… right?Top of Form

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