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    Is cleaning a fan dangerous?
    Alicia Sokolowski
    Cleaning Specialist
    Alicia Sokolowski is a Green Cleaning Specialist and the President and co-CEO of AspenClean, a green cleaning company in Vancouver, British Columbia. With over 2 decades of experience, Alicia specializes in creating a healthier, green alternative to chemical-based cleaning products and services. AspenClean develops and manufactures its own line of 100% Natural, EcoCert® certified, and EWG verified™ cleaning products. AspenClean’s glass cleaner was voted Parent’s Green Pick 2020 by readers of the Parents’ magazine. Alicia holds a CPA designation and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Finance from the University of Toronto.
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    No, not if you unplug it. There's no reason for the blades to start running if there's no power running to the fan.
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    How do I clean a tower fan?
    Alicia Sokolowski
    Cleaning Specialist
    Alicia Sokolowski is a Green Cleaning Specialist and the President and co-CEO of AspenClean, a green cleaning company in Vancouver, British Columbia. With over 2 decades of experience, Alicia specializes in creating a healthier, green alternative to chemical-based cleaning products and services. AspenClean develops and manufactures its own line of 100% Natural, EcoCert® certified, and EWG verified™ cleaning products. AspenClean’s glass cleaner was voted Parent’s Green Pick 2020 by readers of the Parents’ magazine. Alicia holds a CPA designation and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Finance from the University of Toronto.
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    It's not much different from the processes described above. You just vacuum the dusty areas or wipe them off with a microfiber cloth. The main difference with a tower fan is that you have to open the back to access the filter. You can typically do this pretty easily with a screwdriver, but the process may differ a bit from model to model.
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    Are there any tips I need to know before cleaning my fan?
    Alicia Sokolowski
    Cleaning Specialist
    Alicia Sokolowski is a Green Cleaning Specialist and the President and co-CEO of AspenClean, a green cleaning company in Vancouver, British Columbia. With over 2 decades of experience, Alicia specializes in creating a healthier, green alternative to chemical-based cleaning products and services. AspenClean develops and manufactures its own line of 100% Natural, EcoCert® certified, and EWG verified™ cleaning products. AspenClean’s glass cleaner was voted Parent’s Green Pick 2020 by readers of the Parents’ magazine. Alicia holds a CPA designation and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Finance from the University of Toronto.
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    It's pretty straightforward. The one thing some people don't do is take their fan outside to clean it. If you clean your fan indoors, all that dust and junk is just going to end up back in your fan eventually.
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    How do I clean a circulatory fan?
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    Gently wipe a wet cloth over the blades. Repeat this every few weeks or as needed.
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    What if my fan doesn't need a screw driver I still can't figure out how to get it opened to clean the blades?
    GEttinger
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    Does your fan have tabs on the front of the grate? Usually, you can flip these to get access to the blades. If you're still unsure, refer to the fan manufacturer website and look for a user manual or guide for your fan.
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    How do I clean the blades of my desk top fan?
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    Unplug the fan from the electrical point. Wet a cloth and wring it out until it is damp but has no dripping water. Then just wipe the blades gently. Allow to air dry completely before using again.
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