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How to Clean Major Home Dust Collectors
Dusty vents, fan blades, blinds, windowsills and tools? No problem, with these great cleaning tips.
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By:
Felicia Feaster
Use these clever cheats to clean the dust catchers in your home.
1. Cleaning Air Vents
Materials/Tools Needed:
- dishwasher
- car wax
Remove Your Vents
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Put Your Vents in the Dishwasher
Run a complete cleaning cycle to get your air vents sparkling.
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Coat with Car Wax to Keep Clean
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2. Scrubbing Down Your Cleaning Supplies
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Materials/Tools Needed:
- vacuum
- water
- 1 tablespoon dish soap
Vacuum Lint Off Tools and Brushes
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Fill Bucket With Hot Water and Dishwashing Liquid
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Soak in Hot, Soapy Water
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Rinse Tools Thoroughly
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Dry Thoroughly on Clean Towel
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3. Dirty Fan Blades
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Materials Needed:
- pillowcase
Cover Each Blade With a Pillowcase
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Carefully Pull Off the Pillowcase
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4. Dusting Blinds
Materials Needed:
- tongs
- rubber bands
- microfiber cloth
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Wrap Cloth Around Tongs
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Used a rubber band to keep the cloth on the tongs.
Close Tongs Around Blinds to Thoroughly Clean
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5. Windowsill Clean-up
- baking soda
- water
- mixture of one part water, one part vinegar and one drop dishwashing liquid
- toothbrush
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Sprinkle Baking Soda on Windowsill
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Spray With Water + Vinegar Mixture
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Allow Mixture to Bubble
Scrub With Toothbrush
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Wipe Mixture Off
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