How to wash the chandelier?

Room cleaning is always a long process for any housewife. Especially everything is complicated in case it is necessary to clean the chandelier from dirt. However, knowing the basic rules and principles of this procedure can not only save time and effort, but also bring the lamp into an attractive look.

It is rather difficult to clean the chandelier if you do not have certain skills, therefore many housewives try to prevent the appearance of dirt on the surface of the chandelier in advance.This especially applies to those luminaires that have an unusual shape, a large number of additional elements, under which a whole layer of dust is created. The most popular and popular means of preventing the occurrence of unwanted pollution include various antistatic agents, which are presented in each store specializing in household chemicals.

There is a wide variety of types:

• wipes impregnated with a composition that allows to repel dirt,
• sprays that are applied to surfaces
• creamy gels that dissolve in water and with which the lamp is processed.

When using such tools, cleaning the house becomes more enjoyable because it is enough to thoroughly clean the surface once and let it dry well. Subsequent cleaning will be required after at least six months.

It seems to many that the most elementary safety rules must be observed when washing lamps, and so cleaning is carried out faster and more efficiently. However, the simplest requirements are the fastest and forgotten:

• First of all, it is worth remembering that before you start cleaning, you should turn off electrical appliances (preferably from the network), and you must wait until the light bulbs are well cooled.

• If it is not possible to remove the lamp and clean it from dirt in the bathroom, then you should take care of the presence of a ladder (many use an ordinary table instead), as well as its stability. Ideally, when cleaning, it is worth taking care that someone in the house has someone from relatives or friends who can insure and help with the washing of the chandelier.

• Most housewives, starting cleaning, do not even think that a significant amount of dust and other contaminants can cause allergic reactions, because before cleaning you should take care in advance of either antiallergenic preparations or a special mask. It is also recommended to use rubber gloves, since most of the means for cleaning lamps can cause irritation of the skin.

Existing safety rules imply not only thorough preparation for cleaning in order to avoid negative consequences for a person, but also for the lamp itself. Depending on the material from which it is made, it is necessary to select suitable means for the removal of contaminants suitable for this type of chandelier.

Joints and hard-to-reach places can be processed with a standard cotton swab. For safer cleaning, you can also use a sticky roller.

All methods of removing dirt in the cooling appliance are divided into two types: wet or dry cleaning. Their choice depends on how dirty the surface of the chandeliers is, a thorough cleaning is required, or only a superficial surface will be sufficient.

For dry cleaning, if the lamp is slightly soiled, you can use a brush that has soft bristles or lint.Many special brushes sold in household chemicals stores already contain antistatic agents that prevent dust from lingering on the surface of the product.

Wet cleaning implies, in addition to fabrics or rags used for cleaning, to use additional means — for example, a sprayer, which will allow more thorough removal of contaminants. Today there is a huge amount of tools that simplify the process of cleaning. This can be a spray for cleaning, the application of which on the surface of the chandelier or on a slightly damp cloth will help to get rid of even the oldest spots.

Such cleansing substances as foam or aerosol, which are sold in any store and have reasonable prices, are also popular. With their help it is possible to clean not only chandeliers, but also other lighting fixtures in the room.The washing liquid in their composition will easily remove contaminants, it’s worth remembering about the precautions and knowing that any cleaning agent is a chemical that can have a negative effect on the skin of the hands. That is why it is necessary to work in gloves.

Crystal is the material that gives a room a special look. Its use in the manufacture of fixtures has made a breakthrough in the design of premises. This is the material that may dim with time and not give that brilliant light, as on the first day after the purchase and installation. The main pollution of the structure occurs as a result of irregular cleaning of the lamp, dust settling or soot on the surface of the chandelier.

As a rule, such lamps have many additional elements, because the cleaning of a chandelier with a lot of pendants has its own characteristics:

• After the device has been disconnected from the network, it is necessary to disassemble the entire design of the lamp (this will be the main cover, as well as numerous crystals and pendants included in the composition and give the lamp a unique design).
• When cleaning you need to use a plastic basinin which the whole procedure will take place. In iron or ceramic, there is a high probability of damage to small parts that may not break, but be scratched, which is why the light from the chandelier will later be dim and incorrectly diffused.

• The first is to wash the ceiling. If it has a round shape, the task is very simple, but square-shaped ceiling lamps from crystal require more thorough cleaning, since much more dirt and dust accumulate at the joints and inner walls.
• After that, you can wash the remaining items. (those that are very small - with a cotton swab).
• Then thoroughly dry each element., after wiping them with a dry cloth or napkin.

Chandeliers usually have impressive dimensions, and therefore it is hard enough to remove them from the mount in order to clean up the accumulated pollution.Because you have to use the ladder and detergents - it allows you to rise to the level of the lamp and do his cleansing from the ceiling.

Having disconnected the luminaire from the mains (or even turning off the electricity in the distributor in the apartment or on the site), it is necessary to wear rubber gloves to avoid undesirable effects on the surface of the fragile structure. Rubber gloves, moreover, better keep the crystal small elements and there is no need to worry that in the process of washing they slip out of their hands and break, falling on the floor (by the way, you can lay a soft cloth, blanket, blanket on the floor in case any - either of the chandelier elements will fall).

The removed small elements are stacked in a plastic basin with warm water and ammonia dissolved in it. While they are cleaned, you can get rid of dust and plaque on the main canopy, which is bolted to the ceiling. To do this, use gauze or a brush to clean it.It is important in this case to allow the structure to dry thoroughly so that a closure does not occur at the moment when electricity is turned on.

If the cover cannot be wiped off from strong pollution, and it is difficult to stand on a stepladder for a long time, then you can use regular vodka. It is a good cleaning agent, because, firstly, it is able to remove even the oldest and dirtiest stains, and secondly, vodka disappears quickly, without leaving excessive moisture and stains on the surface. If there are decorative elements in the form of a thread on the plafond, they can be cleaned with the help of an ordinary toothbrush pretreated in a liquid ammonia solution.

In the event that none of the elements of the lamp is not removed, then you can use cleaning sprays or aerosols, which are sold in any store. For this, the floor must be covered with old newspapers or rags, so as not to dirty the surface. After that, evenly distribute the cleaning agent on the surface of the chandelier and after a few minutes, carefully remove it with a cloth or napkin. In this case, more time is spent on cleaning, but the result will be impressive.

On how to properly wash the chandelier, without removing, - in the next video.

Ceiling lamps are able to create not only the main lighting of the room, but also additional comfort. With proper care you can achieve excellent results. The effectiveness of the chandeliers depends largely on how well they are operated and are regularly cleaned from all sorts of pollution. Cleanliness of the lamp is not only bright and constant light, but also environmental friendliness of the room in which it is installed. Proper care of the chandelier will increase its performance, prolong its service life.

It is worth paying attention to the means by which the chandelier is treated at the moment of removing pollution, they must fully comply with the material from which it was made (for example, for paper canvases using excessive moisture can be destructive, and for crystal chandeliers the same effect can the use of hard synthetic agents that can scratch the surface of the material).

When cleaning crystal objects, you should use specialized cleaners that do not form a film and do not form stains. The chandelier should be thoroughly dried after each cleaning procedure for several hours. Metal elements of the lamp is better to handle those substances that are not able to oxidize them. Compliance with such simple rules will prolong the life of the light source in the room and make it more vivid and rich.