My grandmother taught me this trick to clean yellowed plastic fan blades before the heat wave hits with 0 effort. Here’s how it works

minutes and pushing dust around with a rag, you let the solution soften grease, loosen dirt, and brighten the plastic while you do something else. As a busy parent, that is exactly my kind of cleaning job.

3. What you need before you start

Here is what I gather on the kitchen counter before I begin: a screwdriver, a soft microfiber cloth, an old toothbrush, dish soap, 3% hydrogen peroxide or oxygen bleach, a large tub or sink, and a dry towel. If the blades are especially greasy, I also