Cleaning a Glass Chandelier

Q:         I have an antique chandelier with lots of glass prisms. It is dusty and I am afraid to clean it. Any suggestions?

A:         If you are worried about electric shock, turn off the power at the fuse box or breaker panel. A hairdryer set on low heat can sometimes be used to blow away any dust. There are some liquid sprays on the market that are made to clean glass chandeliers. Look for one at a nearby home improvement or hardware store. Follow the directions carefully. The spray drip-dries the glass, and the dirt is gone. If you are brave, you could take a picture of the chandelier, then remove all the prisms and other drops as well as larger glass globes and parts and carefully load them into the dishwasher to be cleaned on gentle cycle. Use the picture as a guide to putting it all back together. We like to do jobs like this as part of a team because you will need help taking things apart while standing on a ladder. Good luck.