Clean & Maintain Chandeliers At Home!

Monday, September 19, 2011, 18:22

Chandeliers are major attractions in the home decor and to maintain the shine of it you have to clean them. Crystal chandeliers need time to time cleaning as dust formation is easy. Cleaning chandeliers daily with a feather duster or cotton cloth can prevent the dust formation. If the chandelier doesn"t reflect proper light or the crystals appear dusty, milky, or spotted, it"s time to clean it. Depending on the shape, design of crystals and chandelier, here are tips to clean and maintain chandeliers at home.

1. Always clean the chandelier when it is cold which means not immediately after switching it off. Unplug the connection to avoid injury. Use soft cotton cloths as paper towels or disposable dusting cloths can scratch the crystals.

2. Never spray cleaner or soak the crystals in a dishwasher.

3. Take out the light bulbs and keep them aside. Put on a pair of soft, cotton gloves and clean the chandelier with a glass cleaner. Spray on your gloves or cloth piece but not on the crystals.

4. If the crystals are washable, then use some water to clean the crystals in the chandelier. Dry it with a soft cotton cloth.

5. If you know the method to fix the chandelier back to its place, you can clean and maintain the chandelier by opening its parts and cleaning them. You can click a picture before opening to get guidelines while attaching.

6. You can use lukewarm water with little white vinegar in it to clean the chandelier. Soak a small part of the cloth and clean the crystals.

7. Even water mixed with dish washing liquid can be used but remember, use soft cotton to avoid getting scratches.

8. Dust light bulbs with dry cotton cloth ever time you clean the chandelier.

9. One of the simple tips to clean and maintain chandelier is, dust regularly with soft duster to stop dust formation.

10. Let the chandelier dry overnight to ensure no water present in it. Always use this tips to clean and maintain chandelier so as to avoid accidents.