I’m so glad Brett took this on too, he’s already itching for another one…I can see why, the results are incredible! Go after the brass -- scrubbing it fairly lightly -- or with a little more energy if required -- with the 0000 steel wool pad wet with the Lysol. Doing small maintenance on your appliances can extend the life of them by years. Use a mild detergent if necessary. This fan fit perfectly on my newly revived industrial modern desk too! I’m Jordan, a busy mom of twins plus one! I have an exhaust fan mounted in the kitchen wall that is filthy. Hope that helps! Could you please share which brand of paint you used and what the shade is called? Then (when brass is cool), polish the brass with Brasso -- do by hand and polish to fine finish. Brett then removed the entire motor. Among other things, it may be necessary to put on a new cord and/or headwire to finish the good look and safe operation transition. Start with brown rouge and then buff it all again with white rouge (on a new buffing pad) to remove buffing marks left by the brown rouge. Replace the glass with the screws or clamps. After soaking the glass for a few minutes, use a sponge or cloth to wipe away any remaining grime, then dry it completely with a towel. What a great before and after! Slide the pillowcase over a fan blade, then press gently against the blade, and pull the pillowcase back. To prepare the fan for it’s paint job, Brett taped up the newly cleaned brass. How to clean ceiling fans without making a mess. Cleaning the vent fan motor with vacuum attachment. This rules out extension rods, brush devices that have vacuum hoses attached and all the other gadgets sold to clean these times. Some elbow grease may be required with both #2 and #9. Look to the Restoration Index for tips and instructions on mechanical restoration, etc. It will look great -- it may not run, but it will shine. Great job! Separate the grill cover from the... Clean the large debris first: Remove loose matter from the fan parts with a paper towel or microfiber towel. Use a degreaser (ammonia water is good here) and apply to a rag, wringing it out until it’s nearly dry in order to avoid getting moisture into the works. Share your thoughts and rate it below! Unplug your fan. After the fan and its parts are free of the old grease and oil, etc., polish the painted surfaces with Meguiar’s Mirror Glaze #2 till shiny -- then follow with Meguiar’s Mirror Glaze #9. Do not leave it on long -- 10 min. Brett did all of this using plenty of tools, a ton of patience, and good quality spray paint! Who would have thought a fan could be a focal point of a room and actual be beautiful decor. Damage to certain surfaces: Avoid cleaning with TSP in the bathroom; it can damage metal, ceramic tile, grout, and glass. A clogged steel wool pad can scratch a nice finish. If less than all of the clear brass lacquer is yet on the brass, use paint remover to get it off. Should you be so lucky that ALL of the original brass lacquer is yet on the brass, treat is as “paint” in the paragraph above and polish. Dip a cloth in the water and washing up liquid and wipe down the fan blades. Repeat until all blades are clean. Hopefully a 3450 RPM buffer is available for the next step . is OK. The filter gets the brunt of the grease in your range hood, and it needs to cleaned carefully. When it came to cleaning the grungy brass “Kenmore” plaque Brett first assumed he’d have to go out and buy brass cleaner. Dry with soft cloth. If you know which circuit your ceiling fan is on, flip the breaker to the OFF position. Brett then removed the entire motor. Many microwaves also have metal grease filters that should be cleaned at least every four months. What a wonderful transformation! Rinse the cover and set it aside to dry. Use a pillowcase to wipe down the canopy, downrod, and motor housing. Make a paste out of it and apply it to the stain. Now that all the parts were separated, Brett used gloss black spray paint on the fan body, and gold metallic on the blades. Brett thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned every part and every particle of dust with antibacterial cleaner. Rinse the cover and then dry it with a towel 4. It usually has clips holding its front and back together. Safety goggles. It worked really well! For hard to reach spots, use a crevice tool on the vacuum. Gently scrub the copper with the lemon to restore its natural sheen. In order to properly restore the fan, Brett decided to completely disassemble the whole thing. He used an old toothbrush and scrubbed the brass with worcestershire until it was clean. Are you talking about the sauce? The pillowcase will capture any excess dust. If a buffer is not available, skip that step and go directly to the hand polish with Brasso -- this will take lots more (!) Before cleaning the ceiling fan blades, it's helpful to get everything ready, including yourself, to avoid multiple trips up the stepladder. * Wax / Polish Build-up: If you have been overdoing the wax over the years, take it down with turpentine and a clean rag. If you don’t want to get greasy, wear gloves for this part! To clean a grease filter, soak it for ten minutes in a cleaning solution. Next, Brett removed the fan blade by squeezing an Allan wrench between the blades. If it does not shine, polish some more -- using more vigor. Mainly because he wanted to paint the fan shaft gold, the same color as the fan blade, without getting paint all over the black motor body. It was by Rustoleum but I forget the name of the color as this was a few years ago now! After shiny, set aside and turn your efforts to the usually dead looking brass. What do you think of Brett’s fan? At this point the brass should look pretty bright generally, but might be missing some or all sheen. What he chose for an easy brass cleaner alternative was good ol’ worcestershire sauce! Warning. Unless this dusting is done on a regular basis, the dust that is now on the fan is going to be difficult to remove without any real elbow grease put into it. Always dry off the metal once you are done with the cleaning to restore its natural shine. Required fields are marked *, Enter your email below to be the first to know about new posts. Only very rarely will it all be in place on the brass. 99. Thanks! Start with dismantling the fan -- take off the blade and cage and the oscillator gear box, oilers, nuts, etc. Thank you! I thought it would be a simple job to just take out the 12 screws holding the two halves together but unfortunately the off-high-low levers (one on each side) are preventing me from separating the two halves. To prevent dirt falling onto the floor inside your bathroom when you try to get … Many thanks! Remove the fan cover and gently wash it in a mixture of warm water and washing up liquid. Floor fans- Wipe the fan with a soft, damp cloth. (Do not buff brass PLATED parts, as the buffer will quickly remove the brass plate and leave you with a steel part.) Brett thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned every part and every particle of dust with antibacterial cleaner. Three coats of paint later, the fan had dried and it was time to put it back together! Good moving ventilation is necessary -- otherwise this stuff will get your nose tubes too. $17.99 $ 17. To clean a range hood motor or blower, remove the blower from your range hood, and then use a drill to unscrew the fan blades on each side. Before you replace the cover, vacuum the motor housing and other interior parts of the fan that you can reach. I looked all over You Tube but couldn't find any advice for the kind I have. 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