Crystal Clean™ - The Chandelier Cleaner

A unique and proven formula perfected over more than four generations by professional restorers in the United Kingdom specially entrusted with the care of the finest chandeliers in the world.

There is nothing quite like the sparkling effect of light playing on the facets of a lead crystal chandelier, but the increasing popularity of chandeliers has unfortunately led to an equally increasing amount of expensive, very labour-intensive cleaning. Specialist skills and knowledge are required, and it takes much time to dismantle, repin and reinstall chandeliers. The delicate crystals used in chandeliers have been subject to deterioration through the cleaning process.

However, there is an alternative. Crystal Clean™ chandelier cleaner is a unique and proven labour-saving formula, perfected by professional restorers over more than four generations, charged with cleaning the very finest chandeliers in the world. The well tested system of application avoids the need to take down or dismantle chandeliers or decorative lighting. Far less specialist labour is required to maintain chandeliers. It improves greatly on the disadvantages of cleaning, whilst maintaining the chandelier as an asset to be valued and appreciated.

By popular request, Crystal Clean™ chandelier cleaner has now been made widely available to all owners of attention-seeking chandeliers through our franchising operation.

Crystal Clean™ drips dry, removing all traces of grease, grime, stubborn nicotine and dust, leaving no smears or sticky residue. It is guaranteed to be safe for all crystal. Because of its ease and economy of use, a few minutes a month with Crystal Clean™ chandelier cleaner will keep those crystals sparkling in the way only a well-groomed chandelier can. The costs are far less than dismantling the chandelier, as can be seen in our typical cost comparison.

Typical Cost Comparison

The following analysis of costs is based on a large foyer chandelier approximately 2.5m in diameter and 3.0m in height with 32 arms and 128 bulbs.

Activity	Crystal Clean™ system (hours)	Traditional system (hours)
Set up scaffolding/access towers	1	-
Erect scaffolding for dismantling	-	4
Protect bulbs	1	1
Undertake Crystal Clean™ chandelier cleaner system	48 (4 operatives @ 12 h.)	-
Dismantle chandelier, including electrical supply	-	4
Pack and transport to workshop	-	5
Remove and clean crystals and pinning	-	96 (4 operatives @ 24 h.)
Pack and transport to building	-	48 (2 operatives @ 24 h.)
Erect scaffolding for installation of chandelier	-	4
Install chandelier and electrical supply	-	4
Final polish	-	8
Dismantle scaffolding	1	2
Total	51	179

Note: because it is not necessary to dismantle the chandelier, but only to obtain access, the scaffolding required when using Crystal Clean™ is considerably simpler and cheaper than with the traditional system.

Crystal Clean™ chandelier cleaner features

Some features of the Crystal Clean™ chandelier cleaner system are set out below:

• The cleaning is carried out in situ using Crystal Clean™ which is applied to the crystals, fixtures and fittings with no polishing necessary.
• There is no dismantling required.
• The majority of specialist skills are obviated through simple training and non-handling techniques.
• Costs to clients, through disruption and time, are greatly reduced.
• The deterioration caused by human handling and harsh products is removed.
• Frequency of cleaning can be increased within the same budgetary constraints.
• Crystal Clean™ is environmentally friendly; it is non-toxic, odour-free and non-corrosive, so it will not damage wiring, metal parts or lacquer. The spray mechanism uses no gas propellant.

Using Crystal Clean™ chandelier cleaner could not be easier:

• Firstly, turn off or unplug the light fitting and allow to cool.
• Simply spray crystals generously from top downwards until all are thoroughly wet and dripping freely.
• To loosen deposits, gently rub crystals between forefinger and thumb as you spray.
• Allow to dry thoroughly and then blot any remaining drips with soft absorbent cloth or tissue.

Profile	Characteristic
Composition	A neutral solution of amphoteric and non-ionic detergents, water and other ingredients including colours, perfumes and stabilisers.
Usage	Crystal chandeliers, fluorescent lighting, fine cut glass, gold leaf, mirrors, fine porcelain, brass, chrome, treated ceilings, paint-work, bathroom surfaces.
Physical characteristics	A free-flowing liquid with fast-breaking foam properties and a bland odour.
Hazards in use	Non-toxic. No adverse effects on inhalation during normal use. Non-corrosive. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
Solubility	Soluble in water.
Flammability	Non-flammable.
Storage	Store away from excessive heat.

Call Ann-Marie, for more information, on +44 (0)208 442 9119
or email her on
mail info@elitechandelier.com