How to clean your light fixtures and save money.
By DIY Maven
If our light bulbs and fixtures are covered in blankets of dust, we’re wasting energy and money. Instead of simply adding light to a dreary room, we should first clean our existing light fixtures and bulbs. For suggestions on how to clean light bulbs and fixtures, go to Cristalier’s tutorial on how to clean a crystal chandelier, which includes tips applicable to most lighting sources.
And before replacing those grimy, light-blocking lamp shades with costly new ones, check out Michigan State University’s Extension article on how to clean just about every kind of lamp shade on the market.
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