Clean your lights to maintain a beautiful lighting


Clean your lights to maintain a beautiful lighting

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Have you ever switched on an extra lamp in a normally lit room? This is a sign of lights that may be dusty or a little forgotten. While cleaning the lights is probably a priority, some simple operations can improve the ambient brightness and save you unnecessary costs. Indeed, clean lights produce 20% additional lighting and therefore 20% more brightness for the same energy consumption. And since cleaning all of your lamps will also give a boost to your interior, here are some practical tips to clean lights, lamps, and shades.
Note: Before you even clean any light or lamp, be sure to turn them off and cool down to prevent burns or electric shock. If in doubt, operate the corresponding circuit breaker on your electrical panel.

Cleaning the lights

A common incandescent light lasts between 1000 and 3000 hours. Widely enough to accumulate a layer of dust. Given the long life of compact fluorescent lights or LED Light (respectively 6000 to 8000 hours and 20000 to 50000 hours), the finding can only be more obvious. Whatever the technology, a pass with a soft dry cloth will do the trick. Absolutely avoid wet rags; any liquid could seep into the surface of the glass or electronics and cause damage. Fluorescent tubes are potentially more resistant, so consider using a damp cloth.

Cleaning recessed spotlights

The spotlights in the ceilings need to access it using a stepladder. To clean them, remove the light and dust off the inside of the spot with a feather duster to remove dust and cobwebs. Then wipe a microfiber or damp cloth for cleaning.

The lenses and other hubcaps of these spots require a little attention. They not only attract dust but are also a popular refuge from dead insects. After turning off and letting the lamp cool down, go to the correct level and remove the protective lens. Let it soak in soapy water and then deep clean it to remove dirt. Dry with a microfiber cloth. Do not put them in the dishwasher; these lenses and their hubcaps are generally not compatible with this kind of practice and may break.

The suspensions being by definition lower than the spots, they are more easily accessible. After turning them off and cooling down, spray glass on the outside of the suspension and then wipe the microfiber. Use a dry cloth for cable hubcaps or extension cords.

The cleaning of the candlesticks is a little more complex. If a regular dusting should be the norm, thorough cleaning once or twice a year will ensure the beautiful brilliance of the tassels. To do this, you will need goggles, a sheepskin feather duster, an umbrella and a spray filled with a solution of half water and white vinegar. Start by dusting the candlestick and hang the umbrella, open and returned, to one of the arms of light. Spray your mixture liberally on the tassels; the umbrella will collect the used liquid. Leave to air dry and polish each element with a microfiber cloth. If the candlestick does not allow you to hang an umbrella, put a towel on the floor under the lamp.

Cleaning shades

Paper, fabric or silk shade: for cleaning paper, fabric or silk items, we recommend using sheepskin instead of a cloth. The nature of this kind of feather duster will attract the dust without leaving the residue of a usual fabric. For ornate or worked shades, you can use the accessory brush of your vacuum cleaner. Glass shade: Dip your glass shades in soapy water to clean them. Rinse thoroughly, place on a towel and allow to air dry.

Additional tips and tricks

  • ·         When working on suspensions or lighting at heights, wear goggles to avoid debris and other foreign objects that may come in contact with your eyes. Also, remember to protect the floor underneath with a towel.
  • ·         Anti-static (used) towels are an inexpensive alternative to microfiber cloths for light maintenance.
  • ·         If you are having trouble removing the lights from a recessed spot, try sliding about 30 centimeters of adhesive cloth around the light. These ends will be easier to maneuver than the entire spot.


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