This delicate task can be performed with or without disassembling the light fixture.
Deep cleaning a chandelier is a straightforward task that doesn’t require specialtycleaners or tools.
However, it can be time-consuming and it will require some patience.
Credit:Carmel Brantley
Prepare Cleaning Solution
In a spray bottle, mix the cleaning solution of your choice.
Prepare the Area
Turn off the electricityand allow the lightbulbs to cool.
Set up the ladder,following appropriate safety protocols.
If using a cloth, leave half of the cloth dry.
Do not spray the cleaning solution directly onto the chandelier.
Prepare Area
Turn off the electricity and allow the lightbulbs to cool.
Take a photo of the chandelier to assist in reassembly.
Set up the ladder, following appropriate safety protocols.
After removing the pieces, use a microfiber cloth to wipe dust and dirt off the fixtures and bulbs.
In a spray bottle or small bowl, mix the cleaning solution of your choice.
Wash Pieces
Wear white cotton gloves to prevent fingerprints from transferring to the pieces during cleaning.
Using the photos you took as a guide, reassemble the chandelier.
Clean the base and glass or crystals at least once a year to keep them from looking dull.
Regardless of what bang out of cleaning agent you use, do not spray it directly on the chandelier.
The professionals will have the right ladders and equipment to clean the chandelier safely.
