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Is there a spray to clean crystal chandeliers?

Guy Peters
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Guy Peters is the Owner of MOP STARS Cleaning Service, a complete house cleaning service for residential and commercial clients, based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2014, MOP STARS provides regular, move in/out, deep, and commercial cleaning services. Guy has a BA in Finance from the California State University - Sacramento and an MBA from Cornell University.

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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.

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What do you clean a crystal chandelier with?

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Guy Peters is the Owner of MOP STARS Cleaning Service, a complete house cleaning service for residential and commercial clients, based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2014, MOP STARS provides regular, move in/out, deep, and commercial cleaning services. Guy has a BA in Finance from the California State University - Sacramento and an MBA from Cornell University.

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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.

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Is there a spray cleaner I can use to clean my chandelier without wiping it?

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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.)

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Can I use car wax on glass teardrop pieces after cleaning?

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

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Can you clean a chandelier with vinegar?

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

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How do I clean chandelier arms that are brown with smoke?

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

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