Chandeliers are beautiful but very difficult to clean. There is a lot of work to do in order to make a chandelier shine but it is worth the effort. Dirty chandeliers are an eyesore. Fans are another hard-to-clean item at home. This can be a tedious and exhausting task. Unfortunately, both items need to be given regular cleans as they gather lots of dust and dirt hanging from the ceiling.
Here we will show you how you can clean your fan and chandelier and obtain stunning results without the help of professionals like BestCleanersLondon.
Here is what you need to do.
How to clean a chandelier
WET METHOD
Necessary Tools and Materials
- Chandelier cleaner
- Rubber bands
- Plastic sheeting
- Ladder
- Plastic sandwich bags
The Cleaning Process
1. Before you get started, don’t forget to check if the lights are off and bulbs are cool. Spread plastic sheeting on the floor, right under the chandelier.
2. Place the ladder underneath the chandelier and over the sheeting, and make it comfortable for you to stand on and reach the fixture. Climb the ladder.
3. Take a plastic bag and place it over several light bulbs. Use a rubber band to secure the bag.
4. Next, sprinkle Chandelier Cleaner over the fixture. Be sure to wet the entire surface.
5. Let it rest for a couple of hours. You need to make sure it dries completely.
6. Remove the plastic sheeting.
DRY METHOD
Before you proceed to cleaning, make sure you polish all the components with a rag or cloth.
Necessary Tools and Materials
- Glass cleaner like Windex
- Ladder
- Two or so microfiber cloths
The Cleaning Process
- Before you even get started, check if the bulbs are cool and the lights are off. Take the ladder and place it under the chandelier that needs cleaning. It has to be high enough to reach the item easily.
- Work from the inside out and from top to bottom. Grab the cloth, spray Windex on it and wipe the fixture. Cover every piece of glass.
- Grab the second cloth and go over the surface again, this time to dry it.
- When you notice that the cloth gets dirty and needs replacing, just take another one. For this reason it is a good idea to have several extra cloths and rags. You don’t want to run out of cloths at some point.
How to clean a fan
Necessary tools and materials
- Microfiber cloth
- Old sheet or tablecloth
- Vacuum accompanied by dusting attachment
- Blow-dryer or sudsy water
- Step stool and extendable duster
- Replacement AC filters (optional)
The Cleaning Process
- Before you begin cleaning, place a sheet or tablecloth under the fan.
- Start with the fan crud. Grab an extendable duster and cover all the blades to remove dust. Another way you can go is to use a step stool and a microfiber cloth to dust the surface.
- Now is time to clean the fans. The last thing you need is dust blown in the entire room by the fans. Unscrew the front grille and take out the fan blades. Fill the sink with sudsy water and soak the blades inside. Take a microfiber cloth and wipe the buttons and fan base.
- Freshen the AC filters. First, remove the filter. Run a warm stream of water and rinse the filter carefully. Let dry completely before putting back.
We hope these steps are helpful to you. Make sure you give regular cleans to your fans and chandeliers, no matter how tedious it seems.
