Chandeliers are important elements that illuminate the atmosphere of your home or workplace and complete its decoration. However, over time, they can become covered with layers of dust, dirt and oil, making them look bad. Fortunately, it is possible to make your chandeliers shine like the first day, with the chandelier cleaning steps we explain below.
Before you start cleaning your chandelier, it is important to make some preparations. You can lay a cover as a safety precaution against glass pieces that may fall during the cleaning process. If there is a table or coffee table under the chandelier that could be damaged, protect these products. You should have equipment such as a cleaning cloth, microfiber cloth, glass cleaner spray and, a ladder or stool in some cases. First, turn off the chandelier and wait for the bulb to cool. Do not just turn off the electricity at the wall switch, if possible, also turn off the fuse switch.
Reach the chandelier using a ladder or stool. If glass, lampshade or crystal parts of the chandelier need to be removed, carefully dismantle them first, you can put these parts back after the cleaning process is completed.
To clean the glass parts of your chandelier, the first step is to remove all the bulbs. You can then gently remove the glass or directly with a cleaning cloth. While doing this, you can clean the glass with gentle movements and using glass cleaner spray to avoid damaging the glass. It is more effective to spray the glass cleaner spray on the cloth rather than directly on the glass and then wipe the glass. In this way, you can clean your glasses spotlessly and brightly. Also, don’t forget to clean the bulbs you remove.
To clean the metal or wooden body of the chandelier, the first step is to gently wipe it with a microfiber cloth to remove dust and dirt. Then, you can go over it with a cleaning cloth. If the body of your chandelier is made of sensitive material, you can wipe it by pouring some soapy water or a special cleaning solution on the cleaning cloth instead of applying cleaning products directly. After cleaning, you can prevent water stains by drying with a cloth.
If there are oily stains or dirt on the chandelier, you can find solution in this step. Fill cleaning spray or soapy water into a spray bottle. Using this mixture, lightly spray the surfaces and parts of the chandelier and then wipe with a clean cloth. When using soapy water, make sure that cleaning products do not damage the material of the chandelier.
Once the chandelier cleaning is complete, wait for the parts to dry completely. If it’s still damp, give it a little more time to dry. Then, reattach the glass or crystal pieces and return the chandelier to its original shape.
Do not turn the electricity back on until you are sure that the chandelier is completely dry. If you have any doubts about the safety of electrical connections it is important to consult a professional.
Cleaning of chandeliers is important both to ensure an aesthetically pleasing appearance and to increase light emission efficiency. You can keep your chandelier fresh by using the tips shared above to clean the glass shards, body, crystals, and other decorations. During the cleaning process, care should be taken and make sure about the necessary safety precautions. Now you can follow the steps to clean your chandelier and create a sparkling home environment.
