No one would really dare challenge the ability of crystal chandeliers to light up and beautify any space in the house. But despite of their stylishness and splendor, these adornments are still in need of maintenance and occasional repairs. You can only imagine how much filth can accumulate in a month, or perhaps in a year. If you fail to do something about the dirt, then it would be just as good as saying good-bye to the chandelier's elegant sparkle. Plus, it would totally be a waste of money to simply let its radiance fade like that.
Quick Cleaning Tips
Crystal chandeliers need to be washed or cleaned on a regular basis in order to maintain the sparkle. A quick clean is usually enough to get the job done. People who don't have a lot of extra time on their hands would probably opt for this manner of cleaning since it doesn't necessarily involve the dismantling or detachment of the chandelier from the ceiling.
Begin by laying down towels, newspapers or a drop cloth underneath the crystal chandelier. Keep in mind that cleaning crystal chandeliers doesn't really have to be messy. Therefore, you need to make an effort to protect the floor from dirt and from becoming drenched with water or cleaning agent.
It would be a good idea to invest in a feather duster that has a long handle. You may definitely make use of this in dusting off all the dirt from the crystal chandeliers. After that, spray a generous amount of glass cleaner on the crystals. In fact, you may drench the chandelier with the cleaning liquid if you feel like it. Next, wait until the all the liquid had trickled off. After that, the crystal chandelier is expected to regain the shine and sparkle it initially had.
Quick Fix Tips
In case you're faced with the dilemma of mending a broken arm of your crystal chandelier, then these practical tips may certainly come in handy. Firstly, you need to prepare all the necessary materials needed for repairing conked out crystal chandeliers such as the needle nose pliers, metal wire, 4x4 in craft foam, and instant glass glue.
1) Place the crystal chandelier on a stable, flat surface. Using one of the intact chandelier arms, cut up the foam block so that it would conform to the shape of the broken arm.
2) Position the broken arm onto foam block to find out if it fits nicely against the base of the chandelier. See to it that the broken ends meet flawlessly; otherwise, you have to make necessary adjustments.
3) Ascertain if the broken arm requires more support and do something about it.
4) Utilize the wire from the chandelier's top or from its other arms to prop the broken arm. If additional wire is required, try to utilize the least possible quantity. This is mainly because of the fact that once the glue is primed, it sets up immediately and using too many wires will only take too long.
5) Before applying the glue, loosen any wires fastened to the chandelier base. Slip foam block approximately half-inch away from the broken spot.
6) Rub glue on the broken edges. Reposition the block to join both edges. Coil the wire using the pliers to fasten down the arm while it's still drying.
7) Wait for one whole day before handling the broken arm so that the glue will have enough time to dry out fully.
Repeat the procedure to repair other wrecked crystal chandeliers in your home.
