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.

Final stage

• assemble the crystal chandelier to its original form;
• wait at least 3 hours before reconnecting the lighting structure to electrical power;
• Enjoy the unique crystal shine again.

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.

Spray cleaners, creamy products and special pastes for plastic

Products for cleaning and polishing plastic surfaces.

A huge variety of cleaning products for plastic products are produced by the chemical industry. Manufacturers of special cleaning sprays promise not only high-quality cleaning of surfaces, but also protection of all types of plastic from dirt, thanks to the protective film that forms after application.

The product in the form of various creams does not have abrasive components, so they will carefully clean and disinfect all plastic surfaces.

These products will not only clean the plastic surface, but will also hide minor scratches and roughness.

Special pastes will not only clean the surface, but thanks to their polishing properties they will remove small scratches and resulting unevenness or roughness. To do this, it will be enough to apply a sufficient amount of paste onto a clean cotton napkin and rub into the desired surface with intense circular movements for 2-3 minutes.

Before using special cleaning and polishing products, the surfaces must be washed.

Before cleaning plastic surfaces with any of the listed means, you need to remove dust and dirt using a special cloth if it is office equipment. If not, then wash it thoroughly, as described in point 1, and then apply the selected product to a clean rag and thoroughly wipe all necessary surfaces.

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.

Prevention

Antistatic agents are used as a preventative against pollution.

These substances are sprayed in a thin layer on the surface and prevent the adhesion of small particles of dirt and dust. But in the case of Swarovski crystal and stones, it is difficult to talk about the practicality of their use, since a barely noticeable antistatic film still reduces the shine of the chandelier. Although for some this is not critical, and many prefer to clean a little less often at the expense of beauty and shine.

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.

What not to do

In order not to spoil an expensive and beautiful crystal item, there are some criteria that must be observed

• do not use hard bristle brushes or abrasive powder;
• do not wash crystal in hot water, its maximum temperature should not exceed 27 degrees;
• do not treat pendants with soap solutions without adding soda, otherwise they will become covered with a film that will crack when the light bulbs heat up;
• do not use active chlorine-containing compounds;
• Do not wipe crystal with hard cloths.

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.

How to clean a non-removable lighting fixture

Sometimes a chandelier installed on the ceiling has to be cleaned of dirt and plaque without removing the shades or individual elements. After turning off the power supply, set up a stepladder and cover the floor with newspapers or oilcloth. Standing on the stairs, the lamp will be treated with a product produced for cleaning crystal. In 10 minutes the composition dissolves dirt and removes dust.

In the absence of a professional liquid, ammonia is sprayed with a spray bottle and the parts and pendants are wiped with a rag.

Preparation

First, turn off the lights, unscrew all the light bulbs, and secure the sockets. This can be done using several layers of cling film.

The cartridges can also be wrapped in plastic bags.

Place an old damp sheet on the floor or hang a pillowcase from a lamp. This is necessary so that dust collects in one place and does not scatter around the room.

Stand so that the chandelier is not above your head, but in front of your eyes. Try not to stretch out: this will quickly tire you and make cleaning torture.