How To Clean Anything

General Information :
Ceiling fans tend to get quite dusty, especially along the leading edge of the blades. They can also accumulate smoke, soot and pollution residue.

Tools & Technique :
Dust the blades regularly. Clean them with mild detergent 2-3 times a year. Always unplug before cleaning and dry afterwards. This prevents re-soiling as quickly.

Special Tools :
There are some specially designed dusters available that are custom made for ceiling fans. These are oval shaped with brushes all around, plus they will have an extendable handle. You pass the fan blade through the opening, dusting all sides and edges.

There are a wide variety of chandeliers out there from glass to plastic.
In most cases you are able to remove the individual pieces, clean by using a good terry cloth and water or window cleaner.
You can make your own mild window or glass cleaner by mixing 1 gallon of distilled water and a cup of rubbing alcohol and a tablespoon of dish soap. Mix in a gallon jug and pour into a clean spray bottle.

Polish dry the pieces with a terry towel as you clean to prevent residue Using distilled water will also reduce and residue). And work in small sections so you remember where all the pieces go.

In a Hurry
Use cotton gloves and just run your hands over the pieces for a quick cleaning (you can lightly spray your gloves with a cleaner.)
You can also use a feather duster (osterage feather dusters are best, or a can of compressed air for a quick dusting.

If your chandelier is glass then place a comforter or quilt under the chandelier as you are cleaning to catch any flying pieces and prevent or lessen the chance of breakage it also will act as a drop cloth when you are cleaning. Be sure you are working on a stable surface a ladder is best as you can move it as you move around the chandelier, in some cases where the chandelier is above stairs etc. proper scaffolds should be used.

General Information:
To clean chandeliers, there is an easy way and a not so easy way. The not so easy way may be necessary if there is a heavy accumulation of grime, or if the chandelier is located near a kitchen where grease might soil the surface. Both methods require you safely be able to access the fixture. Many newer chandeliers, and commercial units are installed on a winch that can raise or lower the unit with the turn of a switch.

Tools & Technique:
The easy way requires the power to the unit to be off. It is a good idea to turn off the breaker to be certain.
Using small plastic bags, cover each light fixture and secure with elastic bands.
Mix a spray of warm water and rubbing alcohol in a 10-1 ratio.
Place a heavy towel under the chandelier, and spray the mixture onto every crystal.
Allow the fixture to drip dry, there shouldn’t be any streaks and the crystals should sparkle like new.
Allow the whole unit to dry for 24 hours before restoring power.

The hard way is similar, only harder. Much harder.
Remove 10 or 12 crystals at a time, any more than this and you run the real risk of having a much different looking chandelier by the time you are finished.
Dip each crystal individually into a bucket of the same mixture. For greasy films, add a few drops of dish washing soap.
Rinse each crystal individually. Then lay out each on a terry towel.
Polish each crystal and return it to its place on the chandelier.
These crystals will break, and chip each other so dip and rinse only one at a time, and try using a clear bucket so you can see what you are doing.
This is very labor intensive, and once you start you are committed to finish because the dirty crystals look like hazy chunks of plastic next to the clean and polished ones.

General Information :
Regular chinaware that is used everyday is treated like any dishware.

Fine china, on the other hand, must be treated delicately. To protect the glaze and patterns never put fine china in the dishwasher. Always wash fine china first when the dish soap is most effective. This lessens the need for scrubbing and also can prevent chipping from contact with heavier items such a pots.

General Information :
Regular chinaware that is used everyday is treated like any dishware.

Fine china, on the other hand, must be treated delicately. To protect the glaze and patterns never put fine china in the dishwasher. Always wash fine china first when the dish soap is most effective. This lessens the need for scrubbing and also can prevent chipping from contact with heavier items such a pots.