{
  "id": 4845404,
  "title": "This 4-ingredient DIY spray gets rid of dust — and it’s perfect for ceiling fans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/this-4-ingredient-diy-spray-gets-rid-of-dust-and-its-perfect-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T10:38:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/home/the-4-ingredient-diy-spray-that-gets-rid-of-dust-and-its-perfect-for-ceiling-fans"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tired of dust settling on your ceiling fan? A simple DIY spray made from just four household items can lift the dust and keep it away. The spray is both easy to make and inexpensive, taking only five minutes to prepare. The cleaning solution combines rubbing alcohol, water, olive oil, and a splash of Dawn dish soap. Each ingredient plays a crucial role in effectively removing dust without shifting it around. Rubbing alcohol breaks down built-up grime, water dilutes the mixture for safe use, olive oil traps dust, and Dawn dish soap helps blend the ingredients together. While this spray is particularly effective for cleaning ceiling fans, it can also be used on other hard-to-reach areas like baseboards and blinds. Consider giving this method a try and share your experience in the comments.",
  "summary": "Forget feather dusters: This 4-ingredient spray is a ceiling fan game-changer.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}