How to Clean your Favorite Chandelier?



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When we buy a chandelier we usually ask questions regarding functionality, warranty, type of bulbs used, technology, type of illumination and so forth, but have you ever asked how to clean it?

This is a very simple question, but actually the answer can be very tricky since most of us think that a simple cleaning product spray will solve that problem; but guess what? This simple method can destroy completely the frame of your beautiful chandelier.

Farrey’s experts today want to share with you how to properly clean a lighting fixture

The first recommendation is BE CAREFUL!!! When we are cleaning, the tendency is to spray, scratch and wipe; but when cleaning a lighting fixture, these steps have to be used with a lot of discretion. We are not saying do not use them at all; but crystals can be scratched very easily, damaging the beauty of your fixture.


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 So, before starting the cleaning process, make sure to turn off the lights and remove all light bulbs. This way any accident can be avoided.

No matter what finish your lighting fixture has, it is always recommended to use soft cloths rather than paper towels since most of these can be like an abrasive to the crystal.

Another important recommendation is to avoid spraying cleaners directly on your lighting fixture. The protective finish can be damaged very badly. So, it is always a good idea to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. If you still have any concerns at all, dry cleaning is always the best option.

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 Using the dishwasher is always a temptation, especially if your lighting fixture has glass shades; removing each crystal can be time consuming and a tedious process; but the new Da Vinci LED by Schonbeck makes this cleaning task a fun project. This stunning piece is considered the world's first dishwasher safe crystal chandelier. Its perfect sphere design which is composed by thousand of crystal octagons comes apart in sections to fit into a standard dishwashing machine. The smallest parts can be cleaned in one load; and the largest may take several loads.

Although a trip to the dishwasher may not seem well-suited with fine crystal, Da Vinci is in fact composed of the finest crystal in the world: Strass or Swarovski Spectra crystal.

Cleaning your favorite lighting fixture can be a fun task, especially if you follow these recommendations. Always remember to enjoy the process and be proud of yourself next time you turn on the lights!

4th of July Fun Fact

Happy 4th of July! 235 years ago the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence declaring America's sovereignty. Today it's customary to celebrate the national holiday with red, white, and blue, fireworks and parades, stars and stripes, flags and BBQs.

But before you go enjoy America to its fullest, take a quick look through these 4th of July fun facts! Chock-full of useless information — unless you're attending a trivia night sometime soon — fun facts are great when there is a lull in party conversation. Memorize a few facts such as: Do you know what animal Benjamin Franklin preferred over the bald eagle as the official national animal? Do you know how many hot dogs are consumed at BBQs on today's date? For the answers to these questions and lots more tidbits of knowledge, all you have to do is dance like a chicken! No, We are kidding, all you have to do is read more.

• Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national animal but was outvoted when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the bald eagle.

• Over an estimated 155 million hot dogs will be consumed today. That's roughly one dog for every two people in the US.


• 68.3 million cases of beer are sold on Independence Day.
. Over $211 million has been spent on the importation of fireworks from China.

• Oddly, the majority of the nation's flags and patriotic paraphernalia in relation to the Fourth of July is produced in China. Nearly $349 million are used each year to import the flags, banners, decorations, and emblems.

• The first Fourth of July party held at the White House was in 1801.

• The words Under God were not added to the Pledge of Allegiance until the year 1954.

• More than 74 million Americans will BBQ today.

• The Fourth of July was not declared a national holiday until 1941.

• The national anthem is actually set to the tune of an old English drinking song called To Anacreon in Heaven

• The stars on the original American flag were arranged in a circle to ensure that all colonies were equal.

Hope everyone has a fabulous day! Remember that fireworks are a fire hazard and scare animals, so be careful! Also, please don't drink and drive!