How to wash a crystal chandelier quickly: professionally or at home

When cleaning the house, the housewife often glances up and wonders - how to wash a crystal chandelier? After all, this prominent element of the interior requires delicate treatment and special care. Today, the process of cleaning an expensive chandelier is carried out using dry and wet methods, and also has its own specific nuances. Let's look at everything in order.

Preparatory work

How to wash a chandelier with pendants? This crystal product is very fragile, so it is important to know the rules for caring for them. For general cleaning, it is advisable to choose daylight hours, when the room will be maximally illuminated.

You need to prepare:

• Work clothes;
• gloves (rubber and cotton);
• chosen product for crystal chandeliers;
• linen and cotton fabric;
• Duster brush;
• oilcloth;
• stepladder

Before cleaning, it is important to assess the degree of contamination of the item. A relatively clean lighting fixture does not need to be removed.

What should you not do when washing a crystal chandelier?

How to wash a crystal chandelier with pendants without making mistakes? There are certain prohibitions:

• Do not use washing powder or abrasive cleaning agents, as they can damage the delicate product;
• It is not recommended to wash the chandelier with soapy water, since it will have to be rinsed many times in clean water to get rid of stains;
• To wash crystal, you should not use water that is too hot or too cold to prevent the glass from darkening. Optimum temperature -27°C;
• crystal objects cannot be dried. They should be wiped dry with a soft, lint-free cloth;
• To avoid fingerprints, you should use cotton gloves when wiping a glass chandelier.

Before starting work, you must turn off the electricity in the apartment. It is strictly forbidden to wash the device through which current passes.

Methods for cleaning a crystal chandelier

A chandelier with pendants can be cleaned using two methods: dry and wet. There is no need to completely dismantle the lighting fixture. You can use a modern method of cleaning this piece of furniture - this is a non-contact aerosol washing, which will be discussed below.

Dry cleaning method

This method should be carried out once every 7 days. Dry cleaning is used if it is necessary to treat a glass chandelier that is slightly dirty. It is recommended to use an antistatic broom to remove dust. Clean bronze parts with a mixture of tooth powder and ammonia, taken in equal proportions. Remove excess product with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

For a chandelier with small elements, prepare an old toothbrush soaked in ammonia. Rub the crevices and small parts of the lamp. Then moisten a microfiber cloth with a weak solution of table vinegar and treat the parts with it to make them shine. The final stage is polishing the lamp with velvet.

It is strictly not recommended to clean crystal with dry soda ash, as well as detergents that contain abrasive substances. There is a risk of scratching the surface with small particles.

Wet cleaning method

How to wash a chandelier with pendants if dry cleaning does not give the expected effect? It is easier to work with a structure that has been previously removed from the ceiling. It is advisable to photograph the device before dismantling it. The image will record the location of all parts. To prevent puddles from forming under the chandelier, lay an oilcloth on the floor.

Cleaning a crystal chandelier at home is easy. Be sure to seal the cartridges to prevent moisture from getting in. Suitable for this purpose:

• pharmacy rubber fingers;
• cling film;
• cellophane.

How to wash crystal chandeliers with various decorative elements? Wipe down the frame first. Treat removable parts with a ready-made or homemade cleaning solution, then rinse with water acidified with a bite (3 liters - 1 tablespoon). After wiping everything thoroughly, place it on a linen cloth.

Until the crystal chandelier is completely dry, do not turn on the electricity in the apartment. Make sure that there is no soapy residue left on the lamp, otherwise it will burst when heated.

How to protect sockets and save light bulbs

• If the light bulbs are removed, the sockets can be protected from moisture getting inside by putting regular finger guards on them. They are easy to purchase at any pharmacy. This secret will not only reduce the drying time of the device, but will also eliminate the risk of a short circuit due to a drop accidentally remaining inside the cartridge.
• Energy-saving light bulbs, which save a lot of money, do not tolerate mechanical stress well. There is no point in removing them every time during wet cleaning. The problem can be easily solved - put plastic bags on them that will protect the lamp, and ordinary tape that secures them at the base.

Lighting is an important condition in creating a beautiful and cozy interior. For a chandelier to shine like the first time, it requires regular and competent care. By following our recommendations and advice, in just a few hours you will enjoy its cleanliness and sparkle, and you yourself will not collapse from fatigue and exhaustion.

How to wash a crystal chandelier at home

You can prepare your own detergent to clean your crystal chandelier.

Potato

Chandelier shades with a yellow coating are cleaned using cut raw potatoes. They rub the product with it, which is then rinsed in a weak blue solution. If the glass pendants are very dirty, then first you need to immerse them in potato broth for 5 minutes.

Vinegar and salt

You can wash the chandelier with a solution of vinegar and salt. Even an LED lamp can be treated with the composition. It will remove even heavy dirt:

• 1 liter of water;
• 1 tbsp. l. vinegar (9%);
• 0.5 tbsp. l. salt.

Please note: iodized salt causes crystal objects to become cloudy.

Mix these ingredients well (until the salt crystals dissolve). Wash the pendants with other decorative elements in the resulting liquid, then rinse everything with clean water and wipe dry.

How to wash a crystal chandelier with pendants using a soda solution? Dissolve 30 g of baking soda in a glass of warm water. Stir the alkaline liquid well and wash the pendants in it, then wipe dry.

Ammonia (ammonia)

Dip crystal pendants in a solution of ammonia: 30 ml per 800 ml of water. After 5 minutes, place the treated pendants on a cotton cloth. When they are dry, rub them with a microfiber cloth.

You can wash a crystal chandelier using a budget option. Disassemble the structure and wash the removable parts using dishwashing liquid, which is pre-diluted in water (45 ml per liter). Beat the solution until foam forms. After rinsing the removable parts in clean water, rinse them with a vinegar solution and wipe dry.

The homemade composition can be poured into a spray bottle and then sprayed onto the surface of the chandelier without removing it.

Additional recommendations

1. Do not neglect to turn off the electricity before washing the lamps - here we are talking about your own safety when carrying out hygiene procedures. After turning off the devices from the network, also wait until the light bulbs have cooled completely, otherwise you may get burned during operation.
2. Make sure that someone in your household can back you up when washing the chandelier. This way, cleaning will be done faster, more efficiently and with less risk to health.
3. Take care to protect your skin and respiratory tract from the harmful effects of chemicals, dirt and dust. Wear rubber gloves and a special mask. In case of an allergic reaction, prepare an appropriate drug to block it.
4. Small dirt left on the surface of lampshades by insects can be easily removed with a cotton swab dipped in any alcohol-containing liquid. Perfumes and colognes, as well as vodka or medical alcohol, are quite suitable for cleaning in this way.
5. Complex products can be cleaned with an old toothbrush. It easily penetrates even into hard-to-reach places in the structure and quite carefully cleans surfaces from dirt and dust.
6. If your home has multi-tiered chandeliers with a large number of small parts, before washing such devices, take photographs of them from different angles - this will make it easier to return all the decorative elements removed for cleaning to their places.
7. It is better to treat metal structural elements with a cloth slightly moistened with water or a special composition. Using too much liquid may cause rust.

The process of cleaning lamps from dirt and dust can be quite simple and effective. You just need to follow the simple cleaning rules listed in this article.

Go to all chandeliers

Ready-made products for cleaning crystal chandeliers

Professional household chemicals for cleaning lighting fixtures are sold in all hardware stores. Many products are expensive, but they effectively cope with any contamination.

A product for contactless cleaning of crystal chandeliers is in particular demand.

Washing a non-removable crystal chandelier

How to wash a crystal chandelier without removing it from the ceiling? It is advisable to get to it using a stepladder. You can also use a table. For safety reasons, the chandelier should be in front of your eyes. The light bulbs should be unscrewed. Secure the cartridges covered with napkins with tape. Cover the floor with rags and prepare a container where dirt from the chandelier will drain. Fill it with water. If any part suddenly falls, it will sink into the liquid and will not break.

Method 1: washing a chandelier with pendants

You can wash a crystal chandelier without removing it from its mounts as follows. First, you need to carefully rinse the elements with a soft sponge soaked in the selected solution. Next, wipe everything with a damp cloth to remove any remaining detergent, then treat it with a clean cotton cloth.

Method 2: touchless washing

Contactless washing is carried out using a special aerosol, which treats the entire structure. Do not touch the device for several minutes until the cleaning liquid has dissolved all the dirt. At this time, the foam will flow onto the fabric. When the device is dry, turn on the electricity.

Method 3: Dry Cleaning

How to quickly wash a crystal chandelier if the dirt is minor? Pick up a dusting brush. Very carefully shake off any dirt from the lampshade. Wipe a minor stain with a flannel cloth or raw cotton.

Preparation

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It is better to clean a crystal lamp while cleaning the house. There will be less dust, which means the result will last longer. You need to prepare everything you need in advance and don’t forget about safety precautions.

Safety precautions during cleaning

Ceiling lamps, like any electrical appliance, require careful handling. Therefore, before cleaning a crystal chandelier, you must:

• turn off the electricity at the switchboard, since flicking the switch is not enough, in case someone turns it on accidentally;
• prepare a stable stepladder;
• place something soft on the floor in case some crystal parts fall down;
• Prepare detergent, rags, brushes in advance.

To achieve an ideal result, you should remove the pendants and rinse them in a separate basin, and then wipe them until shiny. To avoid breaking the pendants, it is better to wear rubber gloves when removing parts. Then they won't slip off your hand. How to protect sockets and light bulbs

It is better to unscrew the sockets and bulbs. We carefully put them in a safe place and start processing the chandelier. This will protect them not only from accidental damage, but also from moisture.

What do we need

To clean a crystal chandelier you will need:

• gloves made of fabric so that your fingers do not leave marks on the pendants;
• ladder;
• a soft blanket to spread on the floor;
• a soft cloth for wiping and a separate absorbent cloth to wipe the parts dry;
• detergents.

You may also need a box for storing light bulbs and sockets. You can also prepare a towel to let the crystal pieces dry on.