Cleaning a crystal chandelier is not difficult, but painstaking. The peculiarity of removing dust from such a surface is a special treatment. Crystal, as a rule, attracts dust particles quite strongly, with the exception of Swarovski crystal.
You will need
- - gloves;
- - a cloth (linen, cotton);
- - detergent;
- - ammonia;
- - water.
Instruction manual
1
If your chandelier is made of high-quality Swarovski crystal, you can do with dry cleaning. To do this, you will need a linen cloth and cotton gloves. These materials will not leave marks on clean lenses. Use a linen cloth to clean the chandelier from dust.
2
For wet cleaning of crystal, you will need a cotton cloth, gloves and foam solution or a special tool for crystal (you can purchase it in the household chemistry department). Wear gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints on the chandelier. Apply a cleaning agent to the cloth and wash each lens thoroughly. Please note: when wet cleaning, try not to get foam solution on the fittings of the product, since the chemical composition of the product can damage the coating. Wipe the chandelier with a dry cloth.
3
When cleaning a crystal chandelier, aerosol products are not recommended. This is due to the fact that often they contain a lot of solid particles (it is they who leave marks on the crystal). Also refrain from using cleaning powders, they also scratch the surface of the crystal, leaving visible scratches. When buying detergent, be sure to pay attention to the label, it should indicate the special purpose for use.
4
One of the main rules for wet cleaning of a crystal chandelier is that the water temperature should not be hot, otherwise the fittings of the product may turn black. And, of course, after wet cleaning, each area should be wiped dry with a dry cloth to prevent metal corrosion.
5
In addition to the funds purchased in the store, you can use a folk recipe to clean the crystal. For this you need 1 tablespoon of ammonia, ? glasses of warm water. Mix these ingredients and you will get a great cleanser for cleaning crystal.
