Cleaning your bathroom exhaust fan is one of those chores that is often forgotten or overlooked, but it's a vitally important one when it comes to keeping things clean and running efficiently. And now there's a TikTok handyman with a clever hack to make the job easier and last longer.
The scoop
Ken Long (@ken.c.long) shared a simple method to help maintain your exhaust fan's cleanliness.
@ken.c.long 🚽 Bathroom fan cover hack for better suction 💨 #bathroom #tips #cleantok ♬ original sound - Ken Long | Home DIY Expert
After you wash the fan cover and give the inside of the fan a quick vacuum to remove dust and debris, Long recommends wiping the fan cover with wax paper.
"The wax paper will transfer a non-stick coating to your cover that dust won't stick to for months," he explained.
How it's helping
Bathroom exhaust fans are important to help remove excess moisture from the air after a shower or bath. As Long pointed out, as dust builds up on the fan cover and into the fan, it can't effectively pull moisture from the air, leading to mold and moisture problems, which can be very expensive to fix. Dirty exhaust fans can also become a fire hazard.
A clean fan also uses less energy to operate, further saving you money in the long run. And it can be achieved with just some cheap wax paper, which you likely already have lying around your home.
Every step taken, from something as simple as wiping down your exhaust fan on a routine basis to something as major as upgrading your home's energy system, helps decrease energy consumption, which helps contribute to a cleaner future.
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What everyone's saying
People in the comments loved Long's easy and effective hack.
"Who knew waxing the fan cover could make such a difference in keeping it clean and improving airflow? Genius!" one person wrote.
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"Oh I need to do this. Bought my Gma's house built in 1977 and she has NEVER cleaned the fan. I imagine it barely works," another added.
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