How to Clean a Chandelier Quickly and Easily

How to Clean a Chandelier Quickly and Easily
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Published: May 12, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Ladder
  • Towels
  • Soft cloth
  • Window cleaner
  • Sandwich baggies
  • Rubber bands or twist ties
  1. Make sure the chandelier's light bulbs are off and not hot.

  2. Lay bath towels underneath your chandelier to soak up any moisture or mess that may occur during the cleaning process. Then set up your ladder.

  3. Cover any light sockets with plastic baggies and secure them underneath the socket with twist ties or rubber bands. This way, no cleaner will get into the socket and cause you any electrical problems.

  4. Grab your window cleaner and spray down the entire chandelier. Don't be afraid of having it dripping wet -- this will help slide the dirt off and onto the towel.

  5. Allow the chandelier drip dry. Your chandelier will be ready for any guests you may be expecting.

The Drip Cap

  • Perhaps you gasped when you looked up and saw the dust on that chandelier in your dining room.
  • Now you're wondering how to get it clean and sparkly before your dinner guests arrive.
  • Grab your window cleaner and spray down the entire chandelier.

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