Clean your ceiling fans about once a month to limit dust buildup. "The blowing of air one way draws air, dust, and other floating particles into the fan from the opposite direction," says Latoya ...

Use an extension pole with a microfiber cloth to safely clean fan blades and prevent spreading dust. Cleaning ceiling fans without climbing reduces safety risks and makes the process easier.

As we all know, ceiling fans are among the most actively working electrical appliances in our homes during warm days. And although they are used almost daily by millions of people, few of them think ...

No doubt in the middle of a hot Southern summer, your ceiling fans spin at top speed to cool things down. They may be constantly moving, but there's still plenty of dirt building up along the blades.

Soft-bristled brush or toothbrush. Helpful for tackling stubborn dirt or grime in hard-to-reach areas. Dry microfiber cloth or paper towel. Use for drying the fan blades and any excess moisture.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Edwin Tan/ E+ via Getty Images As a short-ish person, cleaning a ceiling fan hasn't always been my favorite thing, even though I ...