How To Clean A Chandelier

A chandelier is often the focal point of an entire room. For this reason it needs to always be looking its best. When someone walks into a room you want them to be dazzled and amazed by your chandelier or hanging pendant light, and for that reason it needs to be kept sparkling and looking its best. This article shows you how you can keep your chandelier looking good. It is not difficult or even that time consuming cleaning a chandelier, it just needs handling with a little bit of care.

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Any chandelier can be cleaned in the way described above. It is the best method by far. All the lights in your home can be cleaned in this way in fact, from spot lights to ceiling fans and lampshades. First a duster and then a gentle clean using gloves instead of a cloth will make quick work of the task.

Author: Kathryn Dawson