My Grandmother’s Simple Trick for Cleaning Yellowed Plastic Fan Blades Before the Heat Wave

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Emma ReedTips Editor

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When the weather starts getting hot, many people pull their old fans out of storage only to discover that the blades are covered in dust, greasy residue, and a yellowish film. After months of sitting unused, a fan can look much dirtier than you remember—and simply wiping the outside usually isn’t enough.

The good news is that you don’t need expensive cleaning products or a complicated cleaning routine to freshen up plastic fan blades. With a few basic household supplies and a little patience, you can remove accumulated dust andgrime and make an old fan look noticeably cleaner.

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