Does anyone know what is the best thing to use to clean ceiling fans especially one in the kitchen where it is not just dust that I can use a brush to clean it but the dirt is sticky I guess from cooking and stuff in the kitchen. I tried wiping it off with a wet rag but that is not doing the job. Please help!
2006-10-11 01:55:13 · 7 answers · asked by trish 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Spry on some thing that cut grease, or put dish wash washing liquid in a bucket add really warm water dip the cleaning spun and squeeze some water out and wipe the fan see if that work
2006-10-11 02:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by Brooklynn 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was able to find a webpage detailing tips for removing grease from kitchen cabinets. While you're looking to clean a fan, I'm sure these simple methods will help not only clean but prevent future build-up! Best of luck :)
Preventing Build-Up
If you're religious about running your exhaust fan over your stove as you cook, you can help cut down on some of the airborne grease. However, no matter how careful you are, that film is going to show up on your cabinets - unless you eat take-out every night! The most important thing is to give your cabinets a good wiping down every other month or so. This will keep the build-up manageable, and save your scrubbing arm some work.
Best Cleaning Products
Without buying special products, you should be able to eliminate that greasy build-up. To start, foam two tablespoons of dish soap in two cups of water. Use clean rags or paper towels to rub the suds onto the cabinets. Make sure to follow the grain of the wood. Then rinse with a damp sponge and rub down with a dry dish towel. The grease fighters in the dish soap will cut that greasy residue easily.
There are also plenty of commercial products that can work wonders on greasy cabinets. Try Orange Glo, Greased Lightning, or Simple Green. Just follow the directions on the products. If you'd rather go all natural, mix equal parts vinegar and water and rub on with a damp sponge. With any of these techniques, you may have to repeat a few times, depending on how dirty your cabinets are.
2006-10-11 02:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by Deep & His Bookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go to a Dollar Store and get a spray called DeGreaser. I don't have a ceiling fan but I have a 12" space over my cabinets that I put my collectible teapots on. It's amazing how greasy that area gets. I spray directly on the cabinets and sponge off, then rinse. I do this at least once a month. The product is great. I'm sure it'll work the same on the blades of the fan.
2006-10-11 02:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Murphy Oil Soap (liquid found in the cleaning supply section) Good for cleaning woods. Good Luck
2006-10-11 02:10:20 · answer #4 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Grease Lighting I get it at dollar general
2006-10-11 05:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by 9929 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put everything in the dishwasher. Yes the dishwasher! Blades and glass globes. Works wonders and I don't need to get all dirty trying to do it myself.
2006-10-11 02:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by batgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used grease lightning, or you can also use any type of cleaner that cuts grease.
2006-10-11 02:05:33 · answer #7 · answered by Cutie Pie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋