Dear Heloise: Is there an easy way to clean chandeliers without taking them down? They have so many intricate pieces, they are very hard to clean.—Denise, via e-mail

You bet there is! It’s as easy as using soft cleaning cloths and glass cleaner or vinegar and water to clean each prism individually. Spray the cloth, not the glass, wipe each piece and then wipe with another dry cloth.

Another hint: Use baby towelettes, without lotion, or hand wipes that are alcohol-based to wipe each piece of glass. If the chandelier is over a table, you might want to put down a big bath ...

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