Ceiling diffusers are hard workers, and as such, they are in need of regular maintenance to keep them working properly. Diffusers need maintenance for several reasons. Firstly, they can often get dirty, as things like grease, pollen and dust stick to them. A build-up of dust and debris can limit their ability to work properly.
Secondly, a dirty diffuser that is unable to do its job, means that there is more chance of sickness or discomfort for those breathing in the air. Airborne allergens are more likely to stick around if the diffuser is unclean, and in months when the pollen count is high, this can cause added problems for asthma sufferers.
Finally, a dirty ceiling diffuser is simply not a very nice thing to look at. Whilst this may not be a problem in some industries, in others (such as the restaurant trade) keeping up appearances is vital for repeat business. Nobody wants to go into a restaurant or food court, look up, and see dirty ceiling diffusers – if the eating area isn’t clean, then what does that say about the kitchen!
You should note that if your ceiling diffuser is getting dirty quite regularly, despite cleaning, then there may be a problem with your air quality and this should be looked at as a priority.
There is not really an optimum time to maintain your diffuser – it should be cleaned when it needs to be. For some rooms this will only be once a year – generally after the summer season to remove allergens. For others, they may need to be cleaned once or twice a month.
What Should You Clean the Diffuser With?
The best thing to use is a non-corrosive, environmentally friendly household cleaner, mixed carefully with hot water as per the instructions on the bottle. A soft cleaning cloth, like a Jay Cloth should be used as well, rather than anything that could damage the diffuser, like a scouring pad. The heat combined with the cleaner will cut through grease and should have enough of an edge to remove any dirt that clings to the diffuser.
The Best Cleaning Technique
- Thoroughly mix your household cleaner with hot water in a bucket and let the cloth soak.
- Ensure the water is not too hot to the touch before beginning your cleaning work and wear rubber gloves to protect your hands and stop them drying out.
- Squeeze the cloth so that it is damp rather than wet, to stop the diffuser getting overly wet and to stop water drops.
- Clean each blade of the diffuser in turn, gently removing all of the dirt and rinsing the cloth before moving on to the next one.
- Once the whole diffuser is clean and you cannot see any dust or debris behind the blades, give it a quick polish with a dry cloth to make sure that it is dry.
