We all love a clean house, right? Whether it’s a weekend away or a festival, it’s always time for a deep clean. And the kitchen? It always needs a little extra TLC. But there’s one thing we tend to overlook: the bulbs and tube lights in the kitchen. They accumulate months of grime, dulling their shine, and let’s face it, we hardly ever think about cleaning them. Well, it’s time to change that! Here are some super simple and sure-fire tips to get your bulbs and tube lights sparkling clean again.
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Some things to remember before you start:
1. Safety first: Be sure to turn off the lights before cleaning.
2. Let them cool: Remove the bulbs and light tubes from the fixtures and wait until they have cooled completely.
3. Check the dust level: Depending on how dirty they are, decide whether dry cleaning is enough or if you need a cleaning solution.
4. Use the right cloth: A microfiber or cotton cloth works best for cleaning them.
Here are 4 tips for cleaning sticky light bulbs and tubes in your kitchen:
Sodium bicarbonate solution
Mix two teaspoons of baking soda with two cups of water. Dip a microfiber cloth into this solution and gently wipe the light tube or bulb. Make sure not to pour the solution directly onto the bulb, as this could damage it.
Lemon and baking soda
If there’s a lot of built-up dirt or grease, try this method. In a bowl, mix the juice of one lemon with two tablespoons of baking soda to create a paste. Take a slice of lemon, spread the paste on it, and gently rub the bulb. Once clean, wipe it with a damp cloth and let it dry.
Soapy water
Cooking can cause grease to stick to the bulbs, making them difficult to clean. Mix liquid soap or detergent in two cups of water. Dip a microfiber cloth into the solution, wring it out lightly, and wipe away the grease. Use a dry cotton cloth to finish.
Vinegar solution
For bulbs that stick a lot, mix a little detergent with a cup of vinegar. Dip a cloth into the solution and wipe the bulb. Again, let it dry completely before putting it back into the socket.
Always remember to turn off the main power connection before starting to clean for maximum safety!
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