Yes, the grill and blades of this fan can be disassembled. The following disassembly steps are for reference only: 1. Remove the screw on the front grille and rotate the grille counterclockwise to take it off. 2. Remove the blade cap by rotating it as shown and take the blade assembly out of the shaft. 3. Rinse the cap, blades, and grille under running water or with a clean, damp cloth.