Help With Chandelier Cleaning

Chandeliers are lovely, decorative, and can illuminate a room with style. If there is a downside to chandeliers it's that they tend to become dirty very quickly. As they emit light they naturally attract dust, pests, and other types of debris. Left neglected for even short periods of time, chandeliers can appear dull and lose the their luster completely. Cleaning chandeliers isn't easy either which is perhaps why so many people simply leave them in a state of neglect. Of course a professional glass or window cleaner can be called in when you have chandeliers in need of some TLC but for those who choose to tackle the job on their own the following tips should provide helpful.

Dust Often - Dusting chandeliers on a weekly basis will remove fresh debris and can prevent it from staining and causing additional problems. In order to dust a chandelier you'll need a soft dry cloth or two and/or a store bought soft duster. Dusting frequently also makes chandeliers easier to clean.

A Shocking Experience - Prior to cleaning any chandelier it should be disconnected from it's power source. Whether that means unplugging them or turning off the power in a home while you work, you can rest easily and work comfortably knowing that the your risk of electrocution or shock has dropped to zero. Always keep safety in mind.

Falling Debris - Before you climb up your ladder and begin cleaning your chandelier it's important to place something on the floor directly beneath said chandelier. Doing so will protect it from falling debris and allows you to monitor your cleaning progress as debris will continue falling until your fixture is clean.

Pieces Of The Puzzle - If you intend to clean the type of chandelier that needs to be disassembled in order to be cleaned you'll want to utilize some type of tags to mark individual pieces so that you know where they belong once it's time to reassemble your chandelier. Simple stickers and Post-It type papers work well here as does writing paper and some scotch tape. Use whatever is convenient for you but be sure to use something.

Easy On The Bulbs - While the metal frame of your chandelier is sturdy enough for things like brushes and other harsher tools, its bulbs are fragile. The glass used in chandelier bulbs is almost always paper thin and won't survive squeezing, hard scrubbing, or even excessive movement. Professional window cleaners recommend that you utilize a very soft moist cloth when chandelier bulbs need to be cleaned. After they have been cleaned cover them with small plastic bags in order to keep them from immediately dirtying again while you finish cleaning.

Once Section At A Time - It behooves you to clean your chandelier in sections so as to keep cleaned portions from becoming dirty while others are being tended to. If your chandelier is one that can be dismantled...do it. This will result in a cleaner lighting fixture and make your work much more effective.

Who Ya Gonna Call? - There are those chandeliers that are extremely fragile, hung in dangerously high locations, and others that require specialized care when it comes to cleaning and maintenance. In cases like these it can be very dangerous and costly to clean, or attempt to clean, such chandeliers. It therefore stands to reason that a professional glass cleaner should be hired. Professionals are inexpensive, work quickly, and work safely...so call one. The majority offer free quotes without any obligation so what are you waiting for?

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Professional Window Cleaners: Hiring The Only The Best

The decision to hire a professional window cleaner for either your home or your business is a big deal. When you first begin looking for one, it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and inundated with confusing information. Some professional window cleaners use toxic cleaning solutions, others do not. Moreover some offer free quotes and guarantees while others still work only with eco-friendly tools and chemicals. There are also those window cleaners who work independently as well as large national firms vying for your hard earned money. With so many to choose from it behooves you to not only take your time in selecting the right cleaner but to do plenty of research as well. The following tips can help you find a professional window cleaner that works best for your home and/or business.

Reputation - A professional window cleaner's reputation isn't everything but it is extremely important in weeding out disreputable firms and individuals. A company's reputations speaks volumes about both the results they produce and how important customers are to them. In order to avoid less than reputable companies you can utilize the internet. Looking at reviews is a good place to start but is by no means the be all/end all solution. In an age where good reviews can be bought and negative reviews can be deleted, it's important to speak with a company's customers. More often than not names and email addresses are attached to reviews. Drop these people an email or make a phone call. You should also speak to current and former customers in person whenever possible. Word of mouth is powerful and carries a great deal of weight.

The Interview - After you've scoured the internet for information on a window cleaner that interests you, the next step is to give them a call or even visit them in person. Doing so allows you to not only ask in depth questions but get to know a company's owners/staff. Pay close attention to how they treat you, the customer, and compare that with the reviews you've read and the things others have said. Be as detailed as possible not only with your questions but in explaining what you need as well. The more a professional window cleaner has to go on, the more precise they can be with you. Persons whom aren't very personable or friendly should be considered red flags that you won't want to ignore. If the vibe isn't "jiving" don't be afraid to thank these people for their time and move on to another candidate.

Training - When you're speaking with a professional window cleaning firm be sure to ask about their employee training. Reason being...there exists those companies whom hire quickly and train either briefly or solely on the job site. Window cleaning companies worth your money will put their employees through a rigorous hiring and training process. The very best will hire only those with plenty of experience and train them behind the scenes, away from the job site; sending them out to your home or office only when they are ready.

Licensed, Bonded, And Insured - Yes, it can indeed be much cheaper to hire an individual whom doesn't carry any insurance, isn't bonded, and has no license. That is until you consider the cost of hiring an unscrupulous and/or inexperienced person. If they produce poor work, you will have no real recourse. Should such persons get hurt while working on your home or building, they can sue you citing dangerous working conditions or neglect. Should they break something of yours while working, these people aren't responsible for your belongings. Some of these people are also thieves whom use window cleaning as a front for their illicit activities. Legitimate professional window cleaners will be carry a license, be bonded, and carry insurance to cover both you and themselves. The aforementioned make the company you are working with liable for mistakes and mishaps and responsible for their work. It's always tempting to save a couple of dollars but don't go cheap with window cleaners. Your home and/or business is too important.

Tools Of The Trade - When you are speaking with a firm of interest, be sure to find out what tools and cleaning solutions they utilize. The tools and solutions used by window cleaners are important because some are toxic and may not be current technologically. It behooves you to hire only those professional window cleaners whom use eco-friendly and non toxic chemicals and state of the art tools. Be very wary of those companies that don't or don't have many tools at all. Such companies often produce shoddy results and/or are upstart companies without much experience.

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