I have noticed there a lot of wc’ers offering chandelier cleaning.
How do clean them?
10-12ft a-frame ladder. Use Sprayway and cloth gloves or a suitable small towel.
Agreed, although I’ve been stuck using a 16’ lately, for some reason.
I’d also add that an air brush and a small compressor really blow out cobwebs in those small crevices.
Old T-shirt or kitchen towel of similar material, wet, squeeze out thoroughly until just damp. Clean each crystal, bowl, and light bulb.
i like to put a piece of masking tape on one section and work my way around peice by piece till i get to the taped section
For years I’ve used a mop with water and rubbing alcohol. Then usually a 6" squeegee and detail with a huck. A few weeks ago I did Sprayway and squeegee. It worked about equal to mopping.
How about a can of compressed air instead.
how much do you charge? How do you determine the cost? There is a product on the market called Brilliantine, is it any good?
I personaly don’t offer this service because I have other things to do and don’t want to deal with it at this time.
As far as what to charge-- what do you want to make? How much is your time worth to you? Those are some things you should consider first.
Also, how long will it take you to clean a chandelier?
Perhaps you could clean a friend or family member’s chandelier first to give you an idea of what’s involved and how long it takes, then price accordingly.
Keep in mind that for every hour you spend cleaning a chandelier(s), you could possibly be out cleaning windows, so make it pay at least what you get for the same time and effort of window cleaning. Otherwise you will be losing money at some point in the future.
A word of caution to all chandelier cleaners. The first one I cleaned, an antique, the homeowner related what had happened with the previous individual who cleaned it. Apparently, he spun the chandelier around and around cleaning the crystals when all of the sudden it fell to the floor. He unscrewed it from the ceiling. She said that without a word he picked up his tools, walked out the door, and never returned. Although she let him get away with that, most of us probably wouldn’t.
At least $25 per hour more than you charge for window cleaning. It is rough on the back.
Bucket Bobs first attempt at chandelier cleaning…
