Cleaning a Crystal Chandelier – How to Do It – Step by Step

To make crystal chandeliers sparkle glamorously, you need to clean them from time to time. If the prisms are dusty and full of cobwebs, the light is not reflected as well. But many postpone cleaning their crystal chandeliers because they have heard that it is difficult to do correctly.

But the fact is that it is not particularly difficult; it is just quite time-consuming to clean each prism. However, this only needs to be done once a year. Otherwise, it is enough to dust with a duster every week.

Clean the crystal chandelier without taking it down

This is the easiest way to clean crystal chandeliers. If you do this regularly, you will never have to take it apart for cleaning.

• Place a blanket on the floor under the crystal chandelier to protect the floor from water and to prevent any prisms that fall down from breaking.
• Unplug the cord to be on the safe side.
• Use a cleaning spray for crystal chandeliers, or mix water and dish soap or soap.
• Put on white cotton gloves so you don't grease the prisms with your fingers.
• Spray the cleaner onto a microfiber cloth. Do not spray directly onto the crystal chandelier, as it only makes it troublesome.
• Gently wipe each individual prism with the damp cloth. Immediately dry them with a dry cloth to prevent water stains.
• Do not twist the crystal chandelier to reach all sides; it is better to move yourself so you do not loosen it from its fitting.

Take apart the crystal chandelier if it needs thorough cleaning

If, for example, your crystal chandelier has been in a dusty attic for many years, it may require a thorough cleaning. Then you need to take it apart and clean each part separately.

• Start by taking photos, sketching the crystal chandelier, and making notes so you can assemble it correctly once you are finished.
• Use a polish for crystal chandeliers or lukewarm water and dish soap.
• Take it apart and clean one section at a time by handwashing each part and prism.
• Immediately dry with a dry dish towel to avoid water stains.

We know exactly how it can be sometimes. You really want to tackle things at home, but neither the time nor the energy is enough to get started. Do you have a crystal chandelier that needs a little love, and maybe other cleaning projects you never have time for? Why not contact us to book a major cleaning so you can get some peace of mind?

If you want to read more about how the crystal chandelier came to be, you can read about it on Wikipedia.

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