Challenge 16 Inch Pedestal Fan - Chrome

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Again, make sure not to get any part of the fan that's connected to the electricals or motor wet, and leave everything to dry thoroughly before reassembling. If you're happy, then gently wash the grill over the sink with a sponge. 5. Reassemble

If you're feeling confident, the face and rear grills of your fan are likely to be secured with some screws (don't lose these!). Place the fan face down on a flat surface and carefully remove the screws to access the blades. This will help prevent the screws from falling inside the fan. If you're thinking that's all very well for an ordinary bladed fan, but what about my Dyson fan? You'll be pleased to hear that the answer is a little less complicated. You’re never guaranteed a scorching summer in the UK, but when the heat hits, the best fans will keep you cool, calm and collected. Indeed, a good blast of air from a decent fan can keep things bearable and help you get some shuteye when the mercury is rising. Here we’ve rounded up the best fans on the market so that you can find the perfect desk fan for your office, tower fan for your lounge, or whisper-quiet fan to help you sleep at night. For how to clean a fan without blades, you just need to get a damp cloth and give it a good wipe down. It's just like cleaning any of your appliances, like the best kettles. You may still need to go in with a microfibre cloth after this. We recommend dipping your cloth in soapy water - without using an excessive amount - and wiping down all the fan's components to remove every last trace of dust.

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Grab a screwdriver and get to work. Note that all fans are different and your first move should be to read the instructions before taking anything apart. You will need a can of compressed air and blow it into the vent to release clogged dust or dirt,' says Andrew. 'Finally use a duster to remove any remaining dirt off the fan.' Then give the stand a wipe down with a microfibre cloth. Do this every three to four weeks, or more if you're using the fan daily. Dip a soft cloth into the warm soapy water and squeeze out the excess water,' says Felix Wilson, Cleaning Expert, Unclutterer. 'Wipe each blade carefully, and use a soft brush to clean the hard-to-reach areas.'

You can also change fan speed with the remote and these range from one (which is virtually silent) to ten and are indicated on the circular OLED status panel set into the base.

You can change the direction of this airflow up and down by sliding the dome part up and down, and the fan can also be set to oscillate automatically using the small remote control that attaches magnetically to the front panel. Note that devices like the Dyson Hot+Cool range often also clean the air as they work, so you should also make sure you're cleaning/changing the filter as needed. The dust has to go somewhere! How to clean a tower fan