{"id":475,"date":"2023-10-07T11:59:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T11:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/?p=475"},"modified":"2025-09-30T12:07:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T12:07:48","slug":"how-to-clean-light-fixtures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/how-to-clean-light-fixtures\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean a Lighting Fixture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Light fixtures that are hard to reach rarely get cleaned because of how difficult they are to access. However, cleaning experts say there&#8217;s one tool that can make the task infinitely easier: an extendable duster. It has an adjustable handle and a dust-trapping head that allows you to reach tall light fixtures. If the light in question is still hard to reach, grab a step stool or a tall ladder that&#8217;s stable and sturdy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2716 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/home-how-to-clean-a-lighting-fixture-how-to-clean-a-lighting-fixture.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/home-how-to-clean-a-lighting-fixture-how-to-clean-a-lighting-fixture.jpg 640w, https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/home-how-to-clean-a-lighting-fixture-how-to-clean-a-lighting-fixture-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/home-how-to-clean-a-lighting-fixture-how-to-clean-a-lighting-fixture-420x280.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you need to clean a dining room chandelier, kitchen pendant lights, or a hallway flush mount, read the below expert-recommended tips for safely cleaning light fixtures that are hard to reach.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Clean a Lighting Fixture You Can&#8217;t Reach<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn the power off. Before you start cleaning a light fixture, make sure the power has been turned off and the light has cooled completely.<br \/>\nCover the floor. Place a tarp or large drop cloth underneath the light fixture to protect the flooring and catch any dust.<br \/>\nCheck your ladder. If you are using a ladder or a step stool, check that it is stable and can securely hold you.<br \/>\nUse an extendable duster. &#8220;Extend the handle to its full length and gently glide to wipe dust,&#8221; says Rhonda Wilson, quality lead cleaner at FreshSpace Cleaning.<br \/>\nDampen the duster. If needed, dampen the duster with water or glass cleaner once you have removed loose dust.<br \/>\nSwap out the duster. &#8220;Swap out the duster for a dry one and give it a final wipe so there\u2019s no moisture left,&#8221; Wilson says.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Warning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you stay safe when cleaning light fixtures that are high up and use a sturdy ladder or step stool. If you don&#8217;t have a ladder tall enough or don&#8217;t feel comfortable trying to reach tall heights, stay on the safe side and call in a professional.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Clean a Chandelier<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn the power off. Before you begin, make sure the power has been turned off and all parts of the chandelier have cooled completely.<br \/>\nCheck your ladder. If you are using a ladder or a step stool to reach the chandelier, check that it is stable and will securely hold you.<br \/>\nDampen a microfiber cloth. Kaylie Hill, Scotch-Brite ambassador and cleaning influencer, recommends carefully wiping down each piece of the chandelier with a dampened microfiber cloth first.<br \/>\nWork in sections. &#8220;Cleaning section by section helps the process feel more manageable and ensures nothing is missed,&#8221; Hill says.<br \/>\nUse a glass cleaner. Once every piece has been wiped down, Hill recommends going back with a glass cleaner. Instead of spraying it directly onto the chandelier, the cleaning pro recommends spraying it on a new, dry microfiber cloth and using that to carefully clean each piece.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips for Cleaning a Lighting Fixture You Can&#8217;t Reach<\/h2>\n<h3>Remove Pendant Light Shades<\/h3>\n<p>Each type of light fixture has its challenges, but according to Hill, the key is using the right cleaning tools.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For pendants, I suggest removing the shade if possible and wiping it down with a zero-scratch sponge to lift grease and fingerprints,&#8221; Hill says.<\/p>\n<p>She explains that you can often disassemble glass or stainless steel pendant lights and wash them in the sink with soap and water when a deeper clean is needed.<\/p>\n<h3>Utilize a Telescoping Pole<\/h3>\n<p>A Swiffer duster with an extendable handle is Wilson&#8217;s go-to cleaning tool for out-of-reach light fixtures.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If it\u2019s still short and you don\u2019t want to drag out a ladder or stand on a chair, clip it onto a telescopic pole,&#8221; Wilson says.<\/p>\n<h3>Dry and Wet Clean Flush Mounts<\/h3>\n<p>To clean flush mount-style light fixtures on the ceiling, Hill recommends dusting them with a microfiber cloth first, then wiping them with a sponge to remove any sticky debris.<\/p>\n<h3>Use a Broom and a Microfiber Cloth<\/h3>\n<p>If an extendable duster is not available, Hill suggests a DIY alternative.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Try attaching a microfiber cloth to the end of a broomstick to reach the fixture,&#8221; Hill says.<\/p>\n<p>The cleaning expert says it&#8217;s best to use a step stool or tall ladder to get closer to the light fixture, or call a professional company that provides this service if necessary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Light fixtures that are hard to reach rarely get cleaned because of how difficult they are to access. 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