Cleaning Air Conditioner Filters by the Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Wilmette, IL.

Cleaning the filter of your air conditioner is essential for it to run effectively, says the Best and Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Wilmette, IL. A dirty air conditioner filter that is covered with dust and grime restricts air flow, preventing the unit to cool as it should, says the Do It Yourself Website. It should be cleaned once before the summer approaches, than at least twice every month it is in use, says the Premier Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Wilmette, IL., Dialamaidusa. Running water alone is not enough to get the dirt out of the air conditioner filter.

Here is a good way to clean the filter, as proposed by Do It Yourself.

1. Turn off the electricity to the air conditioner and remove the cover. Some covers are screwed into place while others have push tabs. Set the cover aside and slide the filter out. Make sure the filter is washable and not disposable. Disposable filters do not require any washing but need to be replaced after a certain period of time, says Dialamaidusa.
2. Take out the filter. Use a vacuum cleaner on low or medium setting and vacuum the visible dust and grime. Avoid pressing too hard on the delicate filter because you may cause it to dent or tear.
3. Fill a large container with warm water and add some liquid detergent to it. Submerge the filter. Move the filter around so it is completely covered with the soapy solution. Do not use abrasive tools, such as brushes or wires. Leave it 10 -15 minutes. An alternative is to hose the one side of the filter completely until the dirt falls out of it. Flip it over to the other side and do the same until the clean water drips out of the filter. Repeat if necessary.
4. Spray the filter with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water, over each side. Set it aside for 10 minutes to kill harmful bacteria before placing it under running water again.
5. Place a few dry newspapers on a clean ground and put the filter over them. Let it air dry several hours before you install it back into the air conditioner. Close the cover and turn the electricity back on. Your air conditioner will definitely run more efficiently and effectively, says the Foremost Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Wilmette, IL., Dialamaidusa.

Call Dialamaidusa, 847-869-6243, dialamaid@dialamaidusa.com., or visit www. Dialamaidusa.com, for the Best and Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Wilmette, IL.