Asked on Jan 30, 2014
Cleaning a crystal chandelier
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Connie
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Does anyone have good suggestions for cleaning hanging crystal chandeliers? I cannot take it down to clean but it needs more than just dusting.
8 answers
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There are drip dry spray on chandelier cleaners for this purpose. To keep anything underneath the fixture clean attach and open upside down umbrella from the bottom of the chandelier to catch any drips. If your superstitious use a large heavy duty plastic drop cloth and some old towels to catch the drips.
Z
on Jan 30, 2014
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Use an open umbrella underneath as Becky suggested or a plastic drop cloth and a good spray bottle. Fill it with window cleaner, or vinegar, or ammonia - depending on how dirty the chandelier is, first dusting it good with a duster - and spray letting it drip dry. Any cleaner will do as long as it won't leave a residue. Vinegar, of course, is less toxic.
Caroline Davenport
on Jan 31, 2014
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I clean mine with vinegar and water but I have to say I will be using the umbrella trick next time! Thanks ladies!
Stacy @ anygirlcandoit.com
on Jan 31, 2014
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I use about 1 tablespoon of liquid bleach,and 1 teaspoon dish soap in 2 quarts of water and spray bottle . The bleach makes things shine. Rinse with warm water in a spray bottle.
Barbara Bean
on Jan 31, 2014
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I spray a little alcohol on each crystal and wipe with a soft rag.
Arletta
on Feb 01, 2014
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Good luck! The problem with cleaning this is why I got rid of my crystal chandelier! I worked full time at a very busy job and just did not have the time to clean it! The truth was, I was not fond enough of it to make that one of the things I wanted to spend my time on. So, I solved the problem by getting a rustic metal one that looked dusty out of the box...HA! Problem solved...just keep the cobwebs from becoming obvious and you have it made!
Jeanette S
on Feb 01, 2014
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Thanks for all your great suggestions…..
Connie
on Feb 01, 2014
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The umbrella trick is seriously sheer genius!! Except for - how are you supposed to attach it?
Kelley
on Feb 10, 2016
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