One tool you’ll want to have while spring cleaning is a fan, which can be used in several different ways as you work. For instance, if you’re mopping the floors of your home and need them to dry quickly before pets or relatives can undo all your hard work, a floor fan will be invaluable. Also, cleaning can be arduous and make you work up quite a sweat, so a fan is vital for cooling and ventilation purposes — especially for clearing out the noxious fumes of cleaning chemicals you may be using.
The Makita 18V LXT Cordless/Corded 13-inch Fan is a great option since it works either cordless, making it very versatile, or corded, allowing you to use it continuously without recharge. It has three-speed settings and can generate an airflow of up to 740 cfm — on battery power; it can last 3.5 hours on high and 14 hours on low. Features include a simple user interface, a three-stage automatic timer, a 90-degree tilt, and a horizontal 45-degree oscillation capability. Weighing 8.4 pounds and measuring 10-7/8 x 17-¼ x 23-¾ inches, it’s also a good size that isn’t too large or too small, and it’s durably built from ABS plastic.
After testing the product, Tools in Action gave the tool a positive review and a rating of 4.6 out of five, highlighting its timer and oscillating features, among others. Unfortunately, Makita’s fan is a little more expensive than many similar products in its class. But, if you’ve got the budget for it, it would be a great way to make spring cleaning quite literally a breeze. Makita’s 18V LXT Cordless/Corded 13-inch Fan is available for $169 from Home Depot and Amazon.
