Q&A for How to Clean a Crystal Chandelier

Crystal can smudge and smear easily, so you’ll need to be careful about what you clean your chandelier with. The best cleaning solution is 1 cup of isopropyl alcohol and 4 cups of distilled water placed in a spray bottle.

Spray a microfiber cloth with the cleaning solution, apply to the crystal and then dry with a separate microfiber cloth. It’s a slow process, but that will prevent smudges from forming. Additionally, wear gloves in order to prevent the oils from your hands leaving smudges.

Yes, you can find sprays that don't require wiping online. You just need to use a drop cloth to catch any run-off liquid. (I imagine you may need to do a little hand cleaning touch-up though.)

No. Car wax often contains a very fine grit for polishing and can actually slightly dull the surface of the glass.

Only to remove rust. If there is no rust, you should not use vinegar.

Remove the arms and with a handle sponge wash it up with Fairy Liquid.