Brilio.net - Fans are items of furniture that are commonly used in homes. Usually fans are used to produce air flow in the room and provide a cooling effect on the body. Its function is very important, especially in areas with hot climates, where fans can help reduce heat and humidity. Apart from that, fans can also help regulate indoor air circulation, reduce humidity and create fresher air.
However, there is one common problem that often occurs with fans if they are used continuously, namely dust buildup. Dust can stick to fan blades and other parts, which can interfere with fan performance and cause the air blown by the fan to feel dirty. There are many causes of dust buildup in fans, ranging from dirty or dusty indoor air, lack of maintenance on the fan, to a dusty surrounding environment.
Dust buildup on fans can not only interfere with their performance, but can also be a source of indoor air pollution. Inhaled dust can cause respiratory problems and other health problems. Therefore, it is important to regularly clean the fan so that it continues to function properly and maintains indoor air quality.
When they want to clean a fan, some people usually dismantle the net and blades first. However, you can still clean the fan without having to disassemble it first. You don't need special tools or materials, you just need to prepare one kitchen ingredient to clean the fan so it is dust free.
How to clean a fan without disassembling it.
This material was shared by YouTube user How to Overcome via one of the uploaded videos. Reported by BrilioFood on Friday (29/3), the kitchen ingredient used to clean the fan is dish soap . As for the tools, just prepare a spray bottle and a large plastic bag.
photo: YouTube/How to Overcome
How to apply it is quite easy. First of all, pour half a glass of water into a spray bottle. After that, add a little dish soap. If so, close the bottle and shake it until the dish soap dissolves.
Next, directly spray this soapy liquid onto the dusty surface of the fan. Spray thoroughly on the front and back of the fan. Make sure all the dust is wet with soapy water, okay?
photo: YouTube/How to Overcome
When it has been sprayed evenly, wrap the fan in a large plastic bag, then tie it in the plastic at the back. After that, turn on the fan at the highest volume for 10-15 minutes. So, at this stage, the dust in the fan will fall out by itself.
photo: YouTube/How to Overcome
After that, turn off the fan. Then open the plastic bag. Sure enough, the fan immediately cleaned immediately when opened. In fact, there is no more dust stuck to the net or fan blades. This will certainly make the wind produced fresher and optimal.
How to make a fan as cool as an AC.
Even though a fan cannot cool the air as effectively as an AC, you can optimize its performance to produce cooler air. Here are some ways to make a fan feel cooler:
1. Ice cubes in front of the fan.
Place a large bowl filled with ice cubes in front of a fan. The air blown by the fan will pass through the ice cubes and become cooler.
2. Cold water bottle.
Fill a large plastic bottle with cold water or water with ice cubes in it, then place it in front of a fan. The air passing through the bottle will become cooler.
3. Use a wet cloth.
Dampen a cloth or towel with cold water, then wring it out until it's not too wet. Place the cloth in front of the fan so that the air blown by the fan will pass through the wet cloth and produce cooler air.
4. Use of air currents.
Make sure the fan directs the air in the right direction. A fan that points directly at the body will feel cooler.
5. Use of aroma water.
Add a few drops of refreshing aroma oil to the water in the front bowl of the fan to provide fresher, cooler air.
6. Pay attention to humidity.
The fan will feel cooler if the indoor air has low humidity. Use a dehumidifier if necessary.
7. Use of timers.
Use a timer on the fan to set the time of use, for example only when the room feels the hottest.
8. Use proper ventilation.
Open windows or doors so that fresh air from outside can come in and help circulate indoor air.
9. Fan maintenance.
Make sure the fan is clean and functioning properly. Removing dust and keeping the fan from overheating can help improve its performance.