A crystal chandelier is not only a stylish accent in the interior, but also an indicator of the wealth of the owner of the house. Pendants on the lighting device play with all the colors of the rainbow and create a festive and solemn atmosphere on any day. To spoil this magnificent picture can only dust. What kind of crystal chandelier cleaner to choose, how to properly care for such a product?
Secrets of cleaning companies
The modern chemical industry pleases housewives with ready-made products for cleaning any surfaces. Some formulations wash better, others worse, and some have a lot of side effects. How not to get lost in the variety of brands and names? The most popular detergents for crystal decorative items are Prosept, Unicum, HG and Crystal Sky. For ease of use, all of these formulations are available in the form of sprays or aerosols. What kind of crystal chandelier cleaner to choose?
Prosept - the cheapest spray in its category, the cost of the bottle is from 200 rubles. This tool is perfect for regular maintenance of the lamp, but it is not always able to wash old pollution. Another cleaning tool for crystal chandeliers is Unicum spray. It is most often used by employees of cleaning companies. It copes with pollution in hard to reach places. Its only drawback is the high price, from 500 rubles per package.
Instructions for the use of crystal cleaners
Before using any composition for cleaning the lamp, study the recommendations for use from the manufacturer. Modern sprays for cleaning crystal are similar in their principle of action. Before starting work, wear protective gloves, cover the floor and furniture in the work area. Electricity must be turned off, the lighting device can be used no earlier than 3 hours after washing it. In most cases, a crystal chandelier cleaner is applied to a dry surface and does not require rinsing with water. Sprays are sprayed on the entire surface of the product, after which the cleaning solution should drain, and the surface to be treated should dry naturally.
Folk crystal detergents
Crystal chandeliers appeared much earlier than special cleaning products. What did you wash such lamps earlier? An excellent tool for cleaning crystal chandeliers, according to our mothers, is ammonia.
For the preparation of home solutions, use only cool water (not higher than 28 degrees). Ammonia is added in a small amount to a container of water. It is advisable to soak the crystal pendants for a while in this solution. If this is not possible, wipe all contaminated elements with a cloth dampened in the prepared product, and then polish them with a dry soft cloth.
Severe dirt from crystal is not always easy to wash even with an ammonia solution. The best home remedy for greasy stains and old dirt is alcohol or vodka. They should not be diluted with water. Alcohol or vodka in its pure form is applied to a soft cloth and used to polish the product.
What to choose: grandmother's recipes or modern special means?
The use of compounds prepared from ordinary household products and medicines when cleaning a house is a real trend for modern housewives. The main advantages of folk recipes: accessibility, low cost, environmental safety. And yet, any factory cleaner for a crystal chandelier has its advantages. Without removing the lamp, it is sometimes possible to qualitatively wash its elements only with specialized compounds. When asked which remedy is better, each housewife usually has her own opinion.