Everything You Need to Know About Chandeliers and Maintenance
>> Apr 5, 2013
When you buy a new chandelier, there
are many things you need to think about. Even though it will look beautiful,
you still have to think about how you will hang it, how to keep it clean, and
how to make sure that it is properly maintained. Many chandeliers are very
heavy if you are holding them overhead trying to hang them in place, so it is
probably a good idea to have someone help until you have it positioned
properly. You may have to hire an electrician, because it will need to be wired
correctly in order to work. A quality
chandelier is a significant investment so it is incredibly important to keep
good care of it and avoid damaging the chandelier during installation or
maintenance.
Care When
Cleaning Your Chandelier
All lighting gets a bit dusty from
time to time, so you will need to learn how to care for your chandelier. If
your ceilings are high, then it might be best to pay a professional to clean
it. If it is low enough that you can reach it with a small stepladder then you
will need to do it with non-abrasive cleaners, so that it doesn’t rust or
tarnish, depending on the type of metal that the design is made from. It will
take quite a bit of time to clean the chandelier, because you will have to be
very careful since the crystals will be fragile. If you break one off, then it
could be very expensive to replace. Before you begin cleaning it, you should
disconnect the power to it as well. Water and electricity just do not mix. Make
sure that the bulbs are cool before you begin, so that you don’t burn yourself. If you are unsure at any point of what you
are doing, it is worth contacting a chandelier maker such as http://roccoborghese.com/ to make sure
that the materials and substances that you are using are suitable for
chandeliers.
Hiring a
Professional Light Cleaning Service
Warm soapy water is the best thing
that you can clean a chandelier with. After you have finished cleaning the
lights, crystals, and base of the chandelier, you need to wipe everything dry,
and let it set for a few hours. It needs to be completely dry before you
connect it back to the power. Most manufacturers recommend doing an intensive
cleaning about once every six months, with periodic quick cloth wipe down
cleanings in between to rid the light of dust. If you decide that the project
is a little more than you want to take on, then there are plenty of lighting
companies that will offer affordable rates to clean all of your lighting
devices on a routine schedule. It is probably better to leave it to the
professionals, so that you don’t have to climb a ladder and become injured if
you don’t know what you are doing.