so they do not wander off, and gently twist off the blade cap or center fastener. Some fans loosen clockwise and others counterclockwise, so I never force it if it resists.
Once the blade is off, I dust it lightly over a trash can or outside on the porch. This keeps the soaking water from turning muddy right away. If there are thick lint clumps around the center hub, I brush those off first with a dry toothbrush.
6. The soaking formula I use for yellowed blades
For average yellowing,
