- Turn off the breaker.
- Lay down a sheet of plastic under the chandelier to keep the floor from getting wet.
- Remove the lightbulbs and cover the sockets with plastic and tape.
- Spray your chandelier cleaner all over the chandelier until it's dripping wet.
How do you make a chandelier sparkle?
Grab a spray bottle and fill it with 75 percent rubbing alcohol and 25 percent water. Spray and “rinse” your chandelier until it shines! This final coat of cleaner will leave it sparkling and gorgeous.
Can you use Windex to clean a chandelier?
Gross. Not to fear - with a little bit of elbow grease and a LOT of glass cleaner, you can get even the grimiest of chandeliers sparkling once again - just like it did in it's glory days. Once disassembled, place the glass strands and crystals onto paper towels and heavily spray them with glass cleaner (I used Windex).
How do you clean and restore a crystal chandelier?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAtC7v2VLfE
How do you clean a crystal chandelier without wiping it?
To clean a chandelier with the glass or crystal on, prepare a cleaning solution of one part isopropyl alcohol to four parts distilled water in a spray bottle. Spray a small amount of the solution on a white cotton glove or lint free cloth.
How do you clean a high hanging chandelier?
First, use a duster to dust your chandelier. Next, use a spray bottle with water and a bit of dish soap to spray and wipe down the chandelier. If you're unable or unwilling to take the chandelier down, this is as much cleaning as you'll be able to do, but in most cases, this should be plenty.
What is the best way to clean a chandelier?
The best way to clean a chandelier is by carefully wiping down each piece with a microfiber cloth sprayed with a cleaning solution made with a 1:4 ratio of isopropyl alcohol to distilled water. Don't forget to wear a pair of white cotton gloves to keep your fingerprints off the prisms.
What do you clean crystal chandelier with?
Prepare a cleaning solution of one part isopropyl alcohol to four parts distilled water in a spray bottle. Spray a small amount of the solution on a white cotton glove or lint free cloth. Wipe the crystal or glass with the damp cloth, and then dry it immediately with another glove or cloth.
How do I clean the metal part of a chandelier?
Dampen another microfiber cloth with warm, soapy water. Use mild, non-phosphate dish detergent. Thoroughly wipe all of the chandelier's gold-plated surfaces and dry them with a clean, dry microfiber cloth. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to scrub away stubborn grime.
Can you use Windex on crystal?
If your crystal is a decorative piece, you can use Windex to clean it. Spray, wipe with a washing cloth and rinse. You can also dust decorative pieces weekly with a soft lint-free cloth and if desired, slightly wet the cloth with a mild ammonia solution.