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

not mix peroxide with vinegar, ammonia, or chlorine bleach.

4. Make sure your fan is the kind that can be cleaned this way

This trick is best for fans with removable plastic blades, like many pedestal fans, table fans, and some window fans. If the blade assembly pops off after removing the front grill and center cap, you are usually in good shape. I always unplug the fan first and leave it unplugged the whole time.

For box fans, things can be a little more awkward because the blade may