Removing Nasty Gunk from Your Exhaust Fans
Exhaust fans are located in places of your home (kitchen and bathrooms) where their job is to remove humidity, grease, smoke and offensive odors. So can you imagine what happens to these fans over time? That’s right, they get gunked up with some REALLY NASTY stuff. And if they are not cleaned regularly, they can breed mold, begin to smell, and stop your fans from working very efficiently. Just vacuuming or cleaning the outside isn’t enough. Here are the steps that we recommend to thoroughly clean your exhaust fans:
FIRST...
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Turn off the Power Source
NEXT...
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Clean the Cover
THEN...
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Unplug the Fan Unit and Clean It
NEXT...
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Use a Vacuum for the Enclosure
THEN...
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Put the Unit Back Together
AND FINALLY...
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Check Outside Flap Vent
SUMMARY
In the case of exhaust fans, out of sight should not be out of mind. When you think about the environment that your exhaust fans work in, it is not surprising that they are going to become a breeding ground for some really nasty stuff. We hope this article has helped you understand how to thoroughly clean your exhaust fans. If you are uncomfortable doing this kind of task yourself, then you may want to include it on your next list of projects for your handyman service.
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