[header] How to clean a box fan [title] Unplug the box fan. [step] Wipe down the power cord with a damp cloth. Make sure to dry it.
[header] How to clean a box fan [title] Unplug the box fan. [step] Wipe down the power cord with a damp cloth. Make sure to dry it.
[substeps] Consider shaking the item and then setting it out in the sun to dry faster. [title] Remove the large screws keeping the fan unplugged and leaning against a wall or object. It's a good idea to put the fan back in before you put in any laundry or other cleaning. [substeps] Unplug the old fan if you haven't already. [title] Remove the top piece of the fan and examine it. [step] It should be bare metal, not rectangular metal. Set the fan itself on a waist level work area, like on a bench or kitchen table. [title] Remove the outer covers of the fan.