How to Clean an Old Fan Pull Chain

You can clean and remove tarnish from your ceiling fan chains quickly and easily with this solution. You don’t even have to take the chains down!

• Step ladder or sturdy chair (to reach the chains)
• Tarn X
• Clean rags
• Water

1. Set up the chair or ladder so you can reach the chain.
2. Soak the clean rag with Tarn X.
3. Run the wet rag up and down the chain until it’s clean. Turn the cloth periodically for exceptionally dirty chains to avoid spreading the dirt.
4. Finish with a quick “rinse” by wiping the chains with a second rag moistened with water.
5. Allow the chains to dry or dry with a clean, dry cloth.

• If the chains do not come clean, many can be inexpensively replaced. Replacement chain pulls are sold in most hardware and home improvement stores.