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MrsLadyBug | 22:53 Thu 29th Nov 2012 | Home & Garden
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What is the "Best" way to clean light bulbs. Is it ok to use water or is there a liquid that wont damage them
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Mrs LB - you need to go into chatterbank and then you won't have the time to think about cleaning light bulbs, x
23:07 Thu 29th Nov 2012
Just a wipe with a damp cloth when they're cold will do it MrsL.
I have never cleaned a light bulb as such. I have never thought about it. But I wouldn't use water or liquid under any circumstances.
Slightly damp cloth, never ever use water .
I am thinking I better start cleaning my lightbulbs!! ;o).
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Baby wipes - I use baby wipes for everything (but can honestly say the thought of cleaning lightbulbs has never entered my head).
You are kidding MrsLB surely, Like Lottie I've never had the pleasure. Am I missing something?

Jem
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I thought that but I have never found the need before to try cleaning them as they were never there that long, but now with the new longer life bulbs i can see them slightly cloudy with a build up of smoke layer. In these wintry dull days they dont look as bright as they should be. It's not that I am desperate just for something to do.!
I've never cleaned a light bulb in my life!
Might be the reason my house seems so dimly lit Jem! ;o)

Seriously though MrsLadyBug, I would think a dust would suffice.
Mrs LB - you need to go into chatterbank and then you won't have the time to think about cleaning light bulbs, x
Just remember that many bulbs, when purchased, come with a warning to avoid touching the glass with bare hands.
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I dont take the bulbs out, i clean the top of them while their still in the lamp shades. Do mine about once a year while spring cleaning.
I dont attempt the wall lights --much too fragile for me--he's job!
I agree there Sherr. Or anything else for that matter :)

jem
Ha ha I dont do half as much work since I've been on AB

Am I bovered? Not likely!
spring cleaning?
What is Spring Cleaning, Pusskin? ;o)
There again, What is housework??
what is that machine in the corner which goes woooooo?

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