Leaf Blower | Clever Uses | Not Just for Leaves

When you think of a leaf blower, you probably picture piles of autumn leaves swirling across your yard. But did you know this handy tool can be used for so much more? Whether you’re cleaning, drying, or even tackling DIY projects, your leaf blower might just become your new favorite sidekick. Let’s explore some surprising and clever ways to put it to use all year long!

Creative and Clever Uses for a Leaf Blower-Not Just for Leaves

A leaf blower is, of course great for taking care of leaves and yard debris. However, a blower has many more clever uses than leaves! Maybe you’ve used a blower for some of these applications, but a few might surprise you.

Keep a Leaf Blower in Your Camper

Yep, that’s right, I keep a small battery-operated leaf blower in the basement of my camper. While my neighbors were sweeping their artificial grass, I quickly removed fall leaves from my stenciled outdoor rug using the blower.

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How to Clean Your Dryer Hose

As you can see, sometimes I work in the dark. While preparing my new laundry room, I needed to clean my dryer vent hose. Granted, I could have bought a new one. But I chose to clean mine with the blower instead. I collapsed the vent hose and extended it while letting the air pass through.

This massive amount of lint is what I got out of the dryer vent hose after using the blower on it. I regularly clean my lint trap, so to say I was shocked is an understatement. Have you cleaned your dryer vent hose lately?

A Leaf Blower Cleans Household Fans.

I use my leaf blower to clean all my household fans, including box fans, desk fans, and clip-on fans.

Noisy and Dirty Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Speaking of fans, my bathroom exhaust fan was so incredibly noisy that I could barely stand it. I removed the exhaust fan to oil it, but before that I had to clean away all the lint and dust. Of course, I used my handy leaf blower.

How Do I Clean My Vacuum Cleaner?

Would you believe I have three vacuum cleaners for my small house? This is my regular vacuum. I also have one for cleaning rental homes and my beloved iRobot Roomba! I’ve used the roomba almost exclusively since I got my new laminate floors. Most of the time, I clean my filters with a leaf blower, but every so often, I give the entire machine a good cleaning with it.

Replacement filters for the iRobot Roomba are not all that expensive, but I make mine last as long as possible. The bottom left is before while the top image is the after. I also use the leaf blower on the bottom of the roomba.

Speed Up the Drying Process When Cleaning Projects

On a chilly winter day, I had to wash (and paint) some louvered doors. To speed up the drying process I used my blower to blast away the water droplets. It’s sort of like the big dryer at the car wash. I was able to get the doors painted in record time.

Using a Leaf Blower For DIY Projects

The leaf blower is handy for removing sawdust in tight spaces where it’s hard to get a tack cloth. I keep it handy when doing DIY projects like this Headboard Bench Video Tutorial.

After painting a mirror, the paint was scraped and blown away with the leaf blower. You can see the details in the post Gold & Black Mirror Makeover.

The leaf blower comes in handy on small projects, too. During this small wooden trinket keepsake box makeover, sanding the cedar brought back the fragrance. However, there was a lot of sawdust to deal with.

When I painted my vinyl flooring in the kitchen, I used the blower to ensure there were no furballs or pet hair. This is a job for a battery-powered blower, not a gas-powered one.

When did I WISH I had used my blower indoors? When I painted the basement laundry area. I dusted the rafters, but there was so much hidden lint and more. It would have been easier to clean AND paint if I had used the blower first.

Cleaning Up Potted Plants

I was left with soil crumbs after turning an Easter basket into a succulent planter. My battery-operated leaf blower took care of all that!

Of course, I use the leaf blower in the shop for clearing sawdust and regular yard work. I also use it for cleaning the gutters and blowing debris off the roof.

Other uses for a leaf blower:

• Snow removal
• Removing dirt and leaves from the bed of your truck
• Clearing out dirt from a rented truck such as a U-haul. Don’t get stuck with a massive cleanup fee
• Cleaning small debris inside your vehicle
• Remove dust and debris from your lawn mower

Here’s one more I found on the internet . . .

To make things easier, all that you have to do is to attach a foam or cork at the end of the wire. Insert it on one end of the pipe. Turn on the leaf blower and it will push the wire all the way to the other end. Make sure that the foam or cork is properly attached so that it won’t loosen. Go to the other end of the pipe and pull out the wire.

Here’s another thought. I use my SNOW SHOVEL more than just for snow. I keep it handy all year long for random tasks, including dealing with leaves!

Who knew a leaf blower could be such a multitasker? From clearing debris to drying off your car, these creative uses prove it’s more than just a fall clean-up tool. Have you discovered any unexpected ways to use your leaf blower? I’d love to hear your tips in the comments below!

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