Vintage fan- saved or ruined?
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Becky D on May 10, 2015Personally I would wipe it down with warm soapy water and get the dirt off. Most people buy them for vintage displays I would think. I have 2 and I cleaned mine as they were dusty mostly. Both work but being that old I am iffy about using them due to the old wiring. You could try it his way though and see what happens.. if it sits too long then clean it and then watch it sell.Helpful Reply
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Trudy on May 10, 2015I would absolutely clean it. As a shopper for vintage things I never want to buy something dirty. Be sure to dry it well so it doesn't rust. You might want to rub it with some penetrating oil to bring up the patina.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie on May 10, 2015Clean it.Helpful Reply
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DORLIS on May 10, 2015i have 2 old fans, an Emerson from early 1900 (used to be mounted on the wall in a factory) that is heavy, all brass and another one that my parents bought before i was born (am 74). I have cleaned both and would like to take the oldest one to Emerson for a redo on the cord, but that cost more than I have so will wait a bit for that. both work fine.Helpful Reply
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Melissa on May 12, 2015Clean it definately. But gently. Take care not to remove the finish.Helpful Reply
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BootzB on May 12, 2015Right! Carefully Clean it, who wants to pay for dirt? They will try to get you to reduce the price if it is dirty.. (share that with hubs)Helpful Reply
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Lisa Cuddy on May 12, 2015Absolutely clean it! If I were looking to buy an old fan I would be more inclined to buy a clean one rather than a dirty one. I have an old fan that I bought at an estate sale for about $15 (I think, maybe less). it still works but should have a new cord.I am hesitant to replace it but it should be changed to be safe. At any rate, it is pretty clean and I might not have bought it if it weren'tHelpful Reply
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Katrina Warren on May 13, 2015I would clean the grime & grease off of it but leave the old paint etc.... If you plan to sell it cleaning it only leaves the options open to the buyer as to whether they want to keep it rustic looking or paint it. Personally I would keep it myself! :)Helpful Reply
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