How To Clean Outdoor Wall Lights?

Outdoor wall lights create an elegant environment and make the house look beautiful. It provides light in the dark, increasing safety and making your guests feel warm and welcomed. Therefore, you must offer equal attention to your outdoor wall lights, just like your interior lighting. Check out these tips for choosing the right outdoor wall lights for your place. 

Using these lights, you can safely move around your house at night without the fear of intruders. However, to enjoy the advantages, you also need to take proper care of the lights. Outdoor lights are exposed to constant dust and dirt and might even attract bugs. 

So, you must know how to keep them clean to ensure their brightness. This article discusses how you can clean your exterior wall lights without trouble.

Steps to Clean The Outdoor Wall Lights

Step 1 

Turn your light off from the primary power source. It is a crucial step since you need to ensure your safety. Dealing with electricity is quite dangerous, so you need to take proper precautions. First, check that you turned off the circuit breaker to the outside lights and switched off the switches connecting the indoor and outdoor lights.

Step 2 

Set your ladder next to the light fixtures. Make sure that you position your ladder on a flat surface. You can also use a stable chair to hold you up. Depending upon the height of your light, use a suitable item.

Step 3

Since you are dealing with electricity, it is necessary to ensure your safety. Switching off the primary source and turning off the lights is not enough. Put on protective gloves and prepare other essential items. The gloves will protect your skin from the harmful chemicals from the glass cleaners.

Step 4 

Now, once you have put on your safety gloves, carefully remove the light bulb. Removing the bulbs allows you to clean the inside without any trouble effortlessly. Place your light bulbs on a soft surface and keep them aside. If you have any extra casing or globe for decoration, remove them.

Step 5

Keep the decorative globe, grill, or casings on a soft towel. Remove them slowly using a screwdriver since they may get damaged.

Step 6

After removing everything, use an old but soft brush to dust away the dirt. Get rid of the spider webs and the extra debris from your light fixtures.

Step 7

Now, prepare your soapy water for cleaning. Fill the buckets with hot water and add liquid dishing soap to them. Mix it properly to create your soapy water solution. However, before using it, make sure to test in a tiny spot.

Step 8

Take the parts you removed from your exterior adjustable spotlight and place them in the soapy water mixture. You can even use a cloth to clean them thoroughly.

Step 9

Take a piece of soft clothing or sponge and wet it using soapy water. Now use the cloth to clean out the parts you could not remove from your light fixtures. Be careful while cleaning with the water since you need to ensure that your electrical sockets and wiring do not come in contact with water. If possible, cover your sockets using masking tape before cleaning the other parts. Rinse out the soapy water with clear water.

Step 10

Remove the fixtures you dipped in the soapy water bucket and rinse them. Dip them in another bucket with clear water and use a towel to dry them.

Step 11

You can use a non-abrasive cleaner on the metal surface to remove extra stains. Paste or car wax also works well. If you do not have those, you can get hold of vinegar, lemon, and baking soda and use them for the cleaning. You can use a commercial glass cleaner and a piece of cloth for a glass surface. Doing this removes your extra stains, and the metal or glass surface will remain shiny and clean.

Step 12

Use a damp cloth and wipe your light bulbs and screws. Be gentle and make sure not to break them. After cleaning them, allow them to dry before fixing your wall lights. Reassemble them and once they are dry, turn on the lights.

Following these simple steps, you can clean your outdoor adjustable spotlights without hassle. However, if you do not have non-abrasive cleaners, you can mix baking soda and white vinegar equally and create a mixture. Exterior lights increase your household's elegance and give the guests an overview of your house environment. Therefore, choosing the right light that suits your style is extremely important.

Things to Keep in Mind While Cleaning

* Do not use rough textured clothing to clean your light fixtures. It will cause scratches and damage to your bulb and casing.

* Keep your light switch and socket away from water. It might cause major electrical issues when you turn on your lights.

* Use an LED light bulb or any warm and yellow light bulb to reduce bugs. You can also use bug and spider repellent and spray it around the area to stop them from coming.

* Do not utilize cleaning products that include ammonia or alcohol. Avoid the usage of chemical-based cleaners. They will cause damage to your fixtures.