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简体中文1. Determine the composition of the vent. In most cases, metal vents can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Avoid cleaning the vents with paint, as the heat from the dishwasher can cause the vents to come off. You Shouldn't Dishwasher: Wooden vents, which are especially vulnerable to high temperatures. Never clean wood floor vents in the dishwasher unless instructed otherwise in the product's care instructions. Plastic vents, as the heat from the dishwasher can warp these vents, destroying them. It is safest to clean these by hand.
2. Turn off the heating, air conditioning or ventilation fans. If you leave your home's ventilation system running while you clean the vents, the blower may turn on, kicking dust and grime into the air. This will just cause the dirt on the exhaust to spread into your home. When your eyes and lungs are polluted with dust. If you have sensitive eyes or lungs, or if you suffer from allergies, you may need to wear protective glasses and a dust mask.
3. Remove loose dust and grime from the exhaust. Cleaning up loose dust and grime will prevent it from falling to the floor when you send the vent to the dishwasher. This can be easily done using a vacuum with a crevice tool, or by wiping the vent with a clean, water-dampened rag. You don't have to be thorough when cleaning loose dirt from the vents. A few scrubs with a vacuum or a water-moistened rag are enough.
4. Remove the floor vent. Most floor vents are held in place with standard screws. Use a standard screwdriver to loosen the screws and remove the vent to be cleaned. Keep a vacuum or water-moistened rag handy, as more dust and grime can build up behind the vents. You may find more loose dust and grime behind the vents. In most cases, a quick pass with the vacuum's crevice tool will remove it. You may want to place something, such as a drape newspaper, under the floor vent on the wall, or next to a vent lying flat on the floor. That way, you'll catch the extra dirt and have a place to set the removed vent.
5. Insert the vent and start the dishwasher. Line up the vents in the dishwasher, don't stack them. Avoid using dishwasher detergent. These are formulated for cutlery and cutlery, not your vents. The shortest cycle on your dishwasher should be enough to clean floor vents thoroughly and be less harsh on them.
6. Replace the vent after cleaning. Be careful when removing the vent from the dishwasher. They may be hot right away after a dishwasher cycle. Check the vents to make sure they are clean, and if so, use a screwdriver to hold each vent in place. If your vents aren't clean yet, you may want to run them through the dishwasher on another short cycle, or use cotton swabs and dish soap to target the trouble spot.
