Top Tips for Cleaning Lighting Fixtures

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Top Tips for Cleaning Lighting Fixtures
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• It can be all too easy to overlook the lighting
  fixtures in our homes during cleaning, but if you
  havent taken a good look at the lights in your
  home lately, you can bet theyre in need of a
  good clean.
• From table and floor, to overhead lamps, here are
  some top tips for getting your lighting fixtures
  spotlessly clean and shining brightly
• Cleaning ceiling lamps
• Wherever possible, removing the lamp shades or
  covers is going to allow you to clean the lamp
  itself, more efficiently.

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• Wipe the bulb gently with a damp cloth to remove
  any grime or dust, and do the same to the lamp
  base. Then, place the ceiling lamp covers into a
  sink (or tub) full of warm, soapy water, before
  gently washing, rinsing and drying off with a
  lint-free cloth. Whether the light fixtures are
  brass, chrome, steel, nickel or pewter, this
  method is safe to use.
• For glass fixtures, we all know that a dishwasher
  would do a great job of getting them clean, and
  with minimal effort from us, but the heat may
  break delicate glass covers, or fade the exterior
  detailing. Not only that, but the detergent can
  scratch or dull any decorative designs and
  coatings.

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• Cleaning chandeliers
• Large chandeliers, or even smaller, delicate
  ones, can be a nuisance to get down if you can
  get them down at all so here are some tips for
  cleaning them in situ.
• Be sure to turn off the lights first, or even at
  the breaker, just to be extra safe
• Remove all of the bulbs and gently wipe with a
  damp cloth
• Fill two large bowls or buckets with hot water,
  and add dish detergent to one, and ammonia to the
  other. Its a good idea to place some cloths at
  the bottom of the buckets as a layer of protection

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• Place the chandelier crystals and saucers into
  the soapy water
• Wipe the chandeliers base with a damp cloth,
  before rinsing and drying all of the parts
• Put the parts back where they belong and replace
  the bulbs
• Cleaning lamp shades
• Once dust and grime has been allowed to build up
  on a lamp shade, it can be a nightmare to remove,
  so the key is to dust them regularly, even if
  they dont look dirty.

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• Clean beaded lampshades by vacuuming them
  carefully and wiping with a damp cloth
• For fabric shades, use the soft vacuum attachment
  to remove the dust
• Glass lampshades can be washed in warm, soapy
  water and dried thoroughly to avoid streaking
• Wiping with a soft, damp cloth should do the
  trick for metal shades
• Lampshades made from paper can be wiped with a
  dry cloth
• Plastic shades can be washed in warm, soapy water

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• Grubby and dusty light fixtures can easily be
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  cleaning team, who will make sure that everything
  in your home is kept hygienically clean so that
  even the nosiest of neighbors wont find a spot
  of dust to remark upon, anywhere!
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