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Chandelier with pendants: how to wash it so that it shines again
After the purchase, a beautiful chandelier with pendants pleases with its radiance. However, after a while, it begins to fade noticeably. How to properly wash a chandelier, so as not to spoil it, but to restore its shine?
How to clean a hanging chandelier
If the contamination of the hangers on the chandelier is insignificant, they can be thoroughly cleaned with a special brush called a duster. In other cases, the pendants will have to be removed and washed. Please note: the premium crystal cannot be washed, it can only be brushed.
For all other types of crystal, the following recipes are suitable:
• Thoroughly dissolve a few tablespoons of ammonia in a glass of water. Fill a basin with warm water, pour the alcohol solution into it and immerse the hangings there. Let them lie down for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse them well with your hands;
• Mix equal proportions of common kitchen salt and table vinegar. Dissolve the mixture in warm water and rinse the suspension in it;
• Dissolve a small piece (about the size of a tablespoon) of laundry soap (72%) in warm water. Add 1 tbsp to the soapy solution. l. soda. Powerful pendant cleaner ready;
• add dishwashing detergent to the water. Take enough of this product to create a thick foam. Dishwashing detergent will perfectly clean your crystal pendants.
You can choose any recipe described, they are all equally effective. For washing, use only soft cloths or pieces of gauze.
How to assemble a hanging chandelier
Assembling such a chandelier is a long and painstaking process. However, it is not difficult at all. When buying a chandelier, do not throw away the instructions that are sold in the kit. Every time after cleaning, you just need to look at the instructions and remember the principle of hanging the pendants. In modern chandeliers, pendants are usually designed in such a way that they can be hung without tools and unnecessary effort.
However, if you do not have time to assemble and disassemble the lighting fixture, you can clean it without removing it from the ceiling (if it is not very dirty). Before doing this, be sure to disconnect the lamp from the electricity.
Hanging the pendants or carrying out any other manipulations with them can only be done with clean cloth gloves. Only in this way you will not leave stains on them.
If you follow all the tips described, your chandelier will once again shine with its original brilliance. It is enough just once every 1-2 weeks to shake off the dust from it and thoroughly wash it every couple of months so that it does not lose its freshness in the future.