It only takes 5 minutes and doesn't need to be disassembled, here's a trick for cleaning a dusty fan, just use 3 kitchen ingredients

foto: TikTok/@skng91

When dust has accumulated, it is not uncommon for it to fly in all directions when the fan is turned on.

Brilio.net - Turning on a fan can relieve the feeling of heat in a short time. In fact, many people routinely use fans every day to sleep better. However, the more often it is used, the faster the fan gets dirty automatically.

A dirty fan can be seen from the amount of dust trapped in the blades or fan protective net. When dust has accumulated, it is not uncommon for it to fly in all directions when the fan is turned on.

So, if the fan is dusty, you should clean it immediately. The reason is, the dust on the fan can be inhaled into the nose and endanger the health of the respiratory organs, you know. Cleaning the fan manually is quite difficult, because the dust is difficult to reach if the fan is not disassembled first.

But you don't need to worry, because there is a trick for cleaning a dusty fan that doesn't need to be disassembled at all. The trick was shared by netizens on the TikTok account @skng91. Apart from not disassembling it, this trick for cleaning a fan only takes 5 minutes, you know.

First, prepare the cleaning materials. The owner of the TikTok account @skng91 uses a mixture of three kitchen ingredients, namely vinegar, baking soda and enough dish soap . Put the three ingredients in a spray bottle or spray.

photo: TikTok/@skng91

After that, spray the cleaning agent mixture onto the dusty part of the fan. Then, wrap the fan in large plastic. Just turn on the fan for 5 minutes.

"Wrap the fan in plastic, press it to maximum speed (turn on the fan at the highest speed) within 5 minutes," stressed the owner of the TikTok account @skng91, quoted by BrilioFood on Wednesday (27/3).

photo: TikTok/@skng91

After 5 minutes, turn off the fan and slowly remove the plastic. The owner of the TikTok account @skng91 shows that the dust that previously stuck to the fan has now become damp and has managed to fall off.

photo: TikTok/@skng91

How about it, even without disassembling it, this trick for cleaning a dusty fan is really effective, right? Taking a peek at @skng91's TikTok upload, there are no comments from other netizens yet, but this video has been watched more than 2,000 times, you know.

@skng91 Let's learn an easy way to clean a table fan. credit/thank you to my source #khi nd #12 i nchiKipasMeja #ca r a Bersihkipas #my s source - SK

You can try to make the fan smell better by using kitchen ingredients that have a fresh or fragrant aroma. Here are some ways you can try.

1. Essential oils.

Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the back of the fan. Essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, lemon, or rosemary can provide a refreshing scent.

2. Rose water.

Mix a little rose water with plain water and spray it on the fan. The aroma of roses will spread in the room when the fan circulates the air.

3. Mint leaves or basil leaves.

Stick some mint leaves or basil leaves behind the fan. When the fan rotates, the fresh aroma of the leaves will be carried by the air.

4. Orange or lemon slices.

Cut a few slices of lemon or orange and place them in front of a fan. When the fan rotates, the fresh aroma of citrus fruit will spread throughout the room.

5. Cinnamon pieces.

Place cinnamon sticks near a fan. The warm aroma of cinnamon will be carried by the air distributed by the fan.

6. Flower cut.

If you have flowers with a pleasant scent, such as lavender or roses, place a few cut flowers in front of a fan to provide a pleasant scent.

Make sure to replace these ingredients regularly to maintain a fresh aroma in your room. Always pay attention to safety when using a fan, and make sure there are no materials that could interfere with the fan's performance or cause danger.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.