11. Use a Pillowcase to Clean Your Fans

Products Needed: Ladder and a pillowcase
What it Does: The pillowcase catches the dust
Cost: $60*

Cleaning ceiling fans is one of those jobs that are so tricky and messy that we tend to turn a blind eye hoping that it will magically dust itself. Of course, it doesn’t, so we have to do the deed in the end. This hack will not only make cleaning the tops easier, but it will also catch any falling dust residue before it can land on your carpets, spreading mess everywhere.You will need a sturdy ladder and a pillowcase for this. Climb the ladder until you can reach the blade of the fan and put the pillowcase on the individual blade. Rub the top of the blade with the pillowcase and the dust will fall into the case. To wash the pillowcase after just remember to turn it inside out.