| You became a proud owner of a crystal chandelier. | | | | cleaning solutions produced by chandelier |
| Congratulations! How relaxing it is to look at sparkling | | | | manufactures specifically for lighting fixtures cleaning. |
| stars reflecting on your walls, ceiling, and furniture. | | | | You can use them following the instructions on the |
| However within the time your lighting fixtures can lose | | | | package. |
| their former glitter because of the layers of dust on | | | | 6. If you have a classic crystal chandelier, it's better to |
| the crystals. It means it's time to clean them. | | | | detach the crystal from your chandelier for cleaning. |
| Frequency of cleaning depends on chandelier location, | | | | Hand-wash the crystal in lukewarm water, using mild |
| type of crystal and shape of the crystal jewels. | | | | dish soap. Rinse in clean water and dry with a soft |
| 1. Crystal needs cleaning when it appears dusty or dull. | | | | clean cloth. |
| Just look at your chandelier frequently, and you'll know | | | | 7. Draw the trim diagram or a sketch of the crystal |
| when to do the cleaning. | | | | pendants patterns of your chandelier before removing |
| 2. Every time you dust your house, take the dust from | | | | crystal. This will help you to reassemble it without |
| your chandelier using antistatic dust brush. | | | | difficulties. |
| 3. While dusting keep in mind that crystal pendants | | | | 8. Wear white gloves when re-hanging the crystal on |
| shouldn't beat each other - it may create invisible | | | | the chandelier. |
| cracks and eventually spoil the clear structure of the | | | | 9. Do not put crystal pendants back to the chandelier |
| crystal. | | | | while they are still wet. It may cause the corrosion of |
| 4. If you have a modern crystal chandelier you can | | | | the metal parts of the frame. |
| clean it without detaching the pendants from the | | | | 10. Never twirl or rotate your chandelier. When cleaning, |
| frame. The experts from world famous company | | | | walk or move your ladder around your lighting fixture. |
| "Schonbek" suggest: "while handling pendants, use | | | | Clean in sections. Rotating the chandelier could cause it |
| white cotton gloves. Prepare a solution of one part | | | | or its parts to fall. |
| isopropyl alcohol and three parts distilled water. Put it in | | | | 11. Do not handle crystal with bare hands. Always |
| a spray bottle. Put on your cotton gloves. Spray one | | | | wear white cotton gloves. Crystal picks up fingerprints |
| glove with the solution. The other glove should be kept | | | | easily. |
| dry. Caress the crystal with the damp glove and wipe | | | | 12. Always remember - crystal is a very delicate and |
| it immediately with the dry one". | | | | fragile material. |
| 5. Do not use packaged cleaning fluids, even if they | | | | Gentle care and following the instructions with precision |
| claim to be for crystal. They may contain ammonia or | | | | will help you to enjoy the beauty of your crystal |
| other chemicals that will eventually degrade the frame | | | | chandeliers, wall sconces, or floor lamps for many and |
| finish. Specialized lighting stores can offer you to buy | | | | many years. |