How to wash the crystal chandelier without removing

Virtually every home has crystal glassware that sparkle in the sun. But, sooner or later, dust settles on them, which is not as easy to remove as is the case with ordinary glass, especially when it comes to the crystal chandelier. Over time, its brilliance becomes dull, and the view loses presentable. To quickly and with minimal cost to solve this problem, it is worth getting acquainted with how to wash the crystal chandelier so that it shines (at home).

Effective cleaning method

In most cases, just cleaning the dust with a special fan is not enough. This procedure should be carried out regularly, but still small particles will accumulate on the crystal. They can be removed only with the help of wet cleaning, that is, with washing. In order to return the natural shine to the crystal, you will need to prepare a special solution:

• 1 tbsp. l vinegar;
• 1/2 tbsp. l salt;
• 1 liter of water.

All components must be thoroughly mixed and the cleaning process must not be started until the salt crystals are completely dissolved. In the resulting solution, you can quickly wash the crystal chandelier without difficulty. After that, it is necessary to rinse with clean water and wipe dry, so as not to form stains.

This proportion and components can be used to wash all crystal elements. In addition, using this solution, you can quickly and efficiently remove green bloom from the walls and bottom of a flower vase.

Detergents and tools

Another popular method includes ammonia, which is mixed with water in a ratio of 1: 3. You can also achieve brilliance with the help of ordinary table vinegar, which is diluted in water for rinsing chandelier elements. In some cases, with strong pollution, it would be appropriate to use potato broth, in which the crystal is placed for a few minutes. Raw potatoes will help to cope with the shade of yellow, which appears very often, if you do not carry out periodic cleaning.

Crystal chandelier cleaning product

You can purchase special tools for cleaning crystal chandeliers from the hardware store - such too are available. In this case, cleaning is carried out in accordance with the instructions on the package.

Features of the process

The best solution when washing is to completely disassemble the chandelier into separate elements. In case of severe contamination, it is recommended to first clean in warm water using a small amount of any detergent. Only after removing the dirt can you proceed to washing in the solution and wiping off the remaining moisture. To do this, use a soft, lint-free cloth, microfiber is best for this.

Chandelier with pendants

If it is necessary to clean a crystal chandelier with pendants, it is best to use special automatic brushes, which are also called puffs . At the same time, care must be taken: the suspensions should not come into contact with each other, otherwise they will be damaged. For corrugated elements is best to use a paint brush.

The process of cleaning the crystal chandelier

If you do not want to remove and disassemble the chandelier, because it is too large and time is short, you can also find a fairly simple solution. Without removing the chandelier, armed with a stepladder and everything necessary for cleaning, you can proceed to the process. It should start from the top and move downwards in a circular motion. Use a cloth impregnated with detergent solution.

It is not recommended to use soap, as after it there will be a greasy deposit on the elements, which, when heated, will lead to cracking of the crystal.

What not to do

What not to do with the crystal

In order not to deform fragile elements, cleaning in hot water is prohibited. After such "water procedures" crystal will fall apart over time. Also you can not use for washing aggressive detergents, which include abrasives. This also includes soda ash. All of the above means will scratch the surface.

If the chandelier is not removable, then on the floor under it you need to lay a plastic wrap so that the soap solution is not absorbed into the carpet.

Before starting the procedures, the appliance must be de-energized - this is a standard safety measure.

A pure chandelier is the height of nobility!

As you can see, all the methods described in this article and methods are available to everyone. Therefore, the basic rule in the purification of the crystal chandelier is attentiveness and accuracy, otherwise in the process you can lose some elements and the presentable appearance will be lost.

Video

You can also find out how to clean the chandelier from crystal without removing it from the ceiling from the video we proposed: