How to Clean Your Crystal Chandelier
Cleaning your Chandelier
Chandeliers can be the focal point of whatever room they are in. They can bring elegance and beauty to living rooms, dining rooms, entrance halls and more. However, if not taken care of and cleaned properly, these beautiful lighting fixtures can also take away from the room they are in.
Due to intricate nature of many chandeliers, people are reluctant to clean and care for them properly until it is absolutely necessary.
Cleaning your chandelier should be a planned event so that you are not rushed. Care needs to be taken so that crystals are not dropped and damaged. Two generally approved methods of cleaning would be wet cleaning with a cleaner or dry cleaning with a feather duster or dry cloth.
Dry cleaning should be carefully done an least once every 2 months. Generally it would be good advise to follow the manufacturers instructions for your particular chandelier. If using a wet cleaner it is important to be sure the cleaner will not damage the surface of your chandelier.
If you have a particularly ornate chandelier you might consider contacting a lighting store for assistance in locating a professional to clean your chandelier.
If you choose to clean the chandelier yourself there are some safety guidelines you should follow:
1. Turn off the electricity at a breaker box to prevent electrocution.
2. Plug in another light from a different power supply to make sure you have enough light to properly do the job.
3. Use a properly sized ladder if needed to you can access all areas of the chandelier safely.
4. Place a soft blanket covered by a sheet of plastic drop cloth under the chandelier. The plastic sheeting will catch any dripping from cleaning solution and the soft blanket will provide a safety net should one of the crystals fall.
5. Take out all bulbs from the fixture and set them aside.
6. Lay a towel at the bottom of a sink or dish tub and half fill with warm soapy water.
7. Fill a large container with hot clean water and a towel for rinsing the crystals.
8. One section at a time, remove the crystal saucers and drops from the chandelier, clean then rinse them. Use a soft soapy cloth to clean the frame and replace the saucers and drops.
9. Repeat this process until the chandelier has been thoroughly cleaned.
10. Gently clean the bulbs and replace them in the sockets.
Be sure the chandelier is thoroughly dry before restoring power to the fixture.
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