[header] How to clean ceilings [title] Vacuum the ceiling. [step] Simply take the vacuum and gently run it along the surface of the ceiling. Depending on the type of vacuum you have, you may be able to vacuum a substantial amount of debris before doing anything else. 
[substeps] Use a bristle-brush attachment or another attachment intended for easily-scratched surfaces. Extend the telescoping shaft of your vacuum, if you have one.