One of the most difficult household tasks is cleaning a ceiling fan. The height and awkward angles makes this job complicated, if not completely impossible -- until now. Family Handyman found a really great way to dust a ceiling fan.
First, using rubber bands, secure a dryer sheet around a paint roller. Then, simply attach that roller to an extension handle. Next, wipe it back and forth along the fan blades and the sheet should catch most of the grime.
We always appreciate a cleaning tip that takes a dreaded task and simplifies it. Plus, since it's the winter and you're not using your fan as much, it's important to make sure you're keeping up with that dust accumulation.
Click through our slideshow to see some unusual cleaning tips.
Use A Pumice Stone To...
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/remove-rust-stains-toilet-pumice_n_2585176.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">remove rust stains</a> from your toilet.
Use Vanilla To...
make your home <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/30/clean-your-oven-vanilla_n_2578038.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">smell like cookies</a> all day.
Plants Can Help You...
as <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-lubin/air-purifier-home_b_2564343.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">air purifiers at home</a>.
Use Magazine Perfume Strips...
to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/27/deodorize-your-home-perfume-strips_n_2558250.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">deodorize your home</a>.
Clean Your Winter Gear
How often should you <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/25/how-often-wash-scarves_n_2544105.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">wash scarves, gloves and hats</a>?
Tea Leaves Can Help You...
eliminate <a href=" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/24/eliminate-litter-box-odors-tea-leaves_n_2536950.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">litter box odors</a>.
Use Dryer Sheets To...
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/23/dust-baseboards-with-dryer-sheets_n_2529663.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">keep dust baseboards clean</a>.
Tea Leaves Can Help You...
eliminate <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/24/eliminate-litter-box-odors-tea-leaves_n_2536950.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">litter box odors</a>.
Clean The Oven Knobs
They're kind of <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/20/clean-oven-knobs_n_2511636.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">gross</a>.
Socks Can Help You...
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/18/protect-your-floors-when-moving-furniture_n_2499159.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">protect floors from scratches</a> when moving furniture.
Use Twine To...
polish forks <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/17/polish-silver-fork-tines_n_2491747.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">between the tines</a>.
Organize Your Cleaning Supplies...
using a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/16/organize-cleaning-supplies-tip_n_2481678.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning " target="_hplink">hanging shoeholder</a>.
Facial Wipes Can Help You...
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/15/remove-paint-from-floor_n_2473759.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">remove paint stains</a> on the floor.
Bathroom Items That Expire
Browse through these <a href=" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/11/bathroom-items-you-should-throw-away_n_2450633.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">surprising bathroom items that have expiration dates</a>.
Gatorade Can Help You...
clean your <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/11/clean-a-toilet-bowl-gatorade_n_2451993.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">toilet bowls</a>.
Use A Toothbrush...
to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/10/clean-your-cheese-grater-toothbrush_n_2443051.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">clean your cheese grater</a>.
Clean Your Credit Card
It's one <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/09/clean-your-credit-card_n_2435500.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">dirty little thing</a>.
Use Peanut Butter...
to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/08/remove-sticky-price-tag-peanut-butter_n_2415955.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">remove sticky price tags</a>.
Reuse a Tissue Box...
as a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/06/reuse-tissue-box-garbage_n_2412713.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">garbage bin</a>.
How To Clean Your Vacuum
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/04/clean-your-vacuum_n_2405516.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">Check and clean your vacuum</a> without making a mess.
Use Cheerios to...
clean your <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/03/clean-a-coffee-grinder-cheerios_n_2398476.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning#slide=1934509" target="_hplink">coffee grinder</a>.
How To Remove Champagne Stains
Don't let it ruin your <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/30/remove-champagne-stains-new-years_n_2357386.html">New Year's Eve</a>!
Use Wood Ashes To...
remove <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/28/remove-oil-stains-wood-ashes_n_2357019.html">oil stains</a> on cement.
Use Hand Sanitizer To...
remove <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/23/remove-ink-stains-hand-sanitizer_n_2342592.html">ink stains</a> from fabric.
Orange Peels Can...
make your <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/21/make-a-fire-with-orange-peel_n_2341323.html">fire smell even better</a> this winter.
Clean Your Dog's Toys
Make sure you aren't exposing <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/20/clean-dog-toys_n_2332160.html">your best friend</a> to any harmful chemicals.
Use A Hairdryer To...
remove <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/19/remove-water-marks-from-wood-hair-dryer_n_2319537.html">water marks</a> from wood surfaces.
Clean Your Keyboard With...
a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/18/clean-a-keyboard-post-it_n_2313185.html">Post-It note</a>?
Use A Tennis Ball To...
remove <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/16/remove-scuff-marks-from-vinyl-flooring_n_2301501.html">scuff marks</a> from vinyl flooring.
How To Clean A Light Switch
It's the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/14/clean-a-light-switch_n_2294132.html">dirtiest part in your home</a>, so make sure you're cleaning it thoroughly!
Remove Gum From A Carpet...
with <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/12/how-to-remove-gum-from-a-carpet_n_2280505.html">plastic bags</a> filled with ice
Use A Safety Pin To...
reduce<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/how-to-reduce-static-cling_n_2273144.html"> static cling </a>on your clothes.
Remove Mold From Your Bathtub...
with this <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/06/how-to-remove-mold-bath-tub_n_2253611.html">beauty salon product</a>.
Use Bubble Gum To...
fix <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/05/how-to-remove-cd-scratches_n_2247711.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">scratches on CDs</a>.
You Can Use White Bread To...
clean a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/03/how-to-clean-your-walls-with-white-bread_n_2234238.html">dirty wall</a>.
Use Bread Clips To...
attach <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/30/how-to-avoid-losing-a-sock_n_2220925.html">pairs of socks</a> so you'll never have a mismatched pair again!
Use A Nail Clipper To...
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/28/how-to-remove-staples-nail-clipper_n_2206886.html">remove staples</a>.
Deodorize Smelly Shoes By...
filling them <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/how-to-deodorize-smelly-shoes_n_2200594.html">with baking soda </a> and putting them in the fridge.
Get Rid Of Deodorant Stains...
with <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/19/how-to-remove-deodorant-stains_n_2162413.html">foam rubber</a>, which can be found on dry-cleaning hangers.
Use Petroleum Jelly To...
increase suction of <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/20/how-to-get-good-suction-from-a-plunger_n_2167688.html">a toilet plunger </a>and keep it in good shape.
Use Artificial Sweetener To...
help <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/19/how-to-remove-wine-stains-from-tablecloth_n_2160126.html">remove wine stains</a> from your tablecloth.
To Get Rid Of Burnt Popcorn Scent...
place <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-lubin/how-to-get-rid-of-burnt-popcorn-smell_b_2156410.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">a teabag in water</a> in the microwave.
Use Wax Paper To...
clean food particles out of your<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/15/how-to-clean-a-can-opener-with-wax-paper_n_2140172.html"> can opener</a>.
Vaseline Can Help...
stop a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/how-stop-a-shower-curtain-from-sticking-with-vaseline_n_2132404.html">shower curtain from sticking</a>.
Use Toilet Paper Rolls To...
safely <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/12/how-to-store-candles-toliet-paper_n_2118746.html">store candles</a>.
Use Apple Cider To...
create a yummy (and all-natural!) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-lubin/create-your-own-home-fragrance-apple-cinnamon_b_2114966.html">home fragrance</a>.
An Eraser Can...
help <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/09/how-to-clean-cell-phone-keys-with-an-eraser-_n_2103799.html">clean the keys</a> and buttons on your cell phone, laptop and remote control.
Chalk Can Help...
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/08/how-to-remove-grease-stain-with-chalk_n_2095134.html">remove grease stains</a> from clothing.
Use An Onion To...
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/07/how-to-remove-paint-odor-with-an-onion_n_2089433.html">remove paint odor</a> from any room.
Use A Banana Peel To...
naturally <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/06/how-to-polish-silver-with-bananas_n_2083468.html">polish silver</a>.
Use Butter To...
silence <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/05/how-to-fix-a-squeaky-door-hinge-with-butter_n_2077760.html">squeaky door hinges</a>.
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