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kenh

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HELP : CHANDELIER CLEANING
« on: January 24, 2006, 02:18:43 pm »
Anybody out there got suggestions on how to clean several chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Some large some small. Trying to remove builders/decorators dust and leave them sparkling. Would be grateful for any workable solutions.

Thanks in anticipation Kenh

martin19842

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Re: HELP : CHANDELIER CLEANING
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2006, 03:06:48 pm »
hi there

a great scene from 'only fools and horses'

but no seriously.

if they need to be cleaned properly, then it is a case of taking them down, hang them on a frame and do it at ground level, even off site.

mild soapy water, and polishing clothes.

re access to take them down, if high up, then a mast lift, or tower, depends how many you have got to do.

any questions please ask


regards

martin

keith b

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Re: HELP : CHANDELIER CLEANING
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2006, 03:33:05 pm »
Kenh,

Martins right, you really have to take them down to clean them properly. (just don`t let your grandad near them with a spanner & hammer).

In all seriousness I believe some companies use a `ultra sonic cleaning machine/tank` to vibrate the dust away,  it might be worth seeing if `HSS hire` have them?

good luck

martin19842

  • Posts: 1945
Re: HELP : CHANDELIER CLEANING
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2006, 04:42:58 pm »
ken,

if you want to go down the ultrasonic route, i used to deal with a company in north london.

i can dig out there info for you,  where are you based.

regards

martin

John Kelly

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Re: HELP : CHANDELIER CLEANING
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2006, 06:21:02 pm »
If its practical, they can be spray cleaned in situ. Acoustic tile cleaner can be used. You need to have plenty sheets underneath to soak up the fluid and dirt. I have done this on a fire clean once, can't find the photos, just used high alkaline cleaner and finished with water with some vinegar in it, came up sparkling.

shelton

  • Posts: 175
Re: HELP : CHANDELIER CLEANING
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2006, 11:04:02 pm »
"Now brace yourself Rodney . ... "
 ;D

(Sorry, couldn't resist it)