Shine Bright like a Diamond (Chandelier Cleaning)

 

Discover our simple and effective tips for maintaining your chandeliers dazzling shine for longer. Take a look at our suggestions below and learn how to keep your chandelier looking its best with ease.

Change to LED Lightbulbs

These now look the very similar to the traditional candle type lightbulb especially when they are lit

By changing to LED it reduces the heat around the chandelier lamp-holders, which over time reduces the breaking down of the candle effects and wiring. It will also save you so much time getting up and down the ladder as LED bulbs last 20,000 hours whereas incandescent bulbs are only 1000 hours, thats 19 less times up the ladder

Replace broken chipped candle effects

These are usually a plastic sleeve with fake dripping candles, due to the heat of the lightbulbs these break down over time. Cracked and broken candle effect can make any chandelier look tired and old. Changing your light bulbs to LED will make these last twice as long

If you need any new candle effects, measure the inside diameter and height of the old ones and then check out our website to find the best fit (Note: you can shorten our candle effects with a hacksaw or a sharp craft knife if they are too long)

Candle Effects can be purchased here: Candle Effects       

Cleaning

Cleaning a chandelier use to be a time-consuming and delicate task, but it is so much easier now using a specialized chandelier cleaner. No more taking off each crystal, you can restore your chandeliers beauty the easy way.

Here are the steps to clean a chandelier:

Turn off the power: Before starting the cleaning process, make sure to turn off the power to the chandelier to avoid any electrical hazards

Gather supplies: You'll need a few supplies to clean a chandelier, including a step ladder, drop cloth to catch drips and overspray, soft cloth, a spray bottle of water, bucket of warm water with mild dish soap and your chandelier cleaner spray

Chandelier Cleaner can be purchased here: Chandelier Cleaner       

Remove any lightbulbs and chandelier cups (if possible). Clean cups in bucket and leave to dry, cover light sockets with glad wrap or toilet roll

Spray generously until the chandelier is dripping wet (avoid spraying into lightbulb socket)

Spray with clean water

Dry excess water with a clean cloth and allow to dry thoroughly, you may find heavily soiled crystals will need a second application

Once the chandelier is completely dry, re-attach any removable parts like crystals or bulbs
If you find you are missing any crystals, see if we have any which can solve your problem: Replacement Crystals       

Turn on the power: Finally,turn the power back on and enjoy your sparkling clean chandelier!

Short on Time

For a quick clean when you are short on time Just take off the crystal cups and wash these with soapy water you will be surprised how much of a difference this can make