What's the best way to clean ceiling fans?

I cut and drape a plastic garbage under the ceiling fan taped to the ceiling. Then wipe the built up dust off the blades and housing. Then use a damp cloth to wipe it down. Remove the plastic and throw it out.

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Always remove as much of the dust as you can with a duster. That may be all you need. If you use liquid right away, you lots of times end up just spreading around the dust.

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I use a bucket of soapy water. A grease cutter if it's in the kitchen. I use old socks. I put my hand inside. It seems easier than a big bulky rag. I use more than one & throw them away. Good luck 😊

I use the fan duster that is a rounded brush with a slit in the middle. It works great. If I've skipped for a while, I dampen it as I clean to keep the dust from scattering.

I like to dust it off with a vacuum cleaner first then I use a little dawn soap in some hot water and wipe down the blades.