Did you know that glass chandeliers were first used in England in the mid 17th century? According to Jutta-Arnette Page, curator of the European Collection at the Corning Museum of Glass at New York, chandeliers made of glass evolved into crystal chandeliers, which were made of lead glass. However, chandeliers made of glass are still in extensive use, as they are very elaborate, containing a number of lamps and complex array of glass to refract light and illuminate a room. They are complex and fragile and become a challenge to take care of. This article will provide an insight into the methods of maintaining glass chandeliers. Methods to Clean and Maintain Glass Chandeliers Glass chandeliers are of two types: Removable and Non-removable. Here are the steps that you should follow to clean and maintain these lighting products: Removable Chandelier Cleaning or maintaining a removable chandelier is a 4-step process. Prior to cleaning, it is recommended that you ensure that the light is unplugged and the circuit breaker is not connected. Each light bulb or lamp must also be removed or covered using sandwich paper to prevent any damage to the bulbs. Step 1: Prepare two mixtures: one of soapy water (warm water) and other of hot water and ¼ cup of ammonia. Subsequently, take a clean towel and dip it in the first solution. Step 2: Remove the glass from the fixture and clean each piece gently, rubbing it with the solution dipped towel. Step 3: Rinse the cleaned glasses with the ammonia solution. Step 4: Wipe down each fixture carefully and let them all dry before attaching. Non-removable Chandelier Cleaning of non-removable chandelier involves a 3-step process. Here too, you will need to ensure that the light fixture is unplugged to avoid electric shock. Use...