LED lights are the new craze in homes, restaurants, or anywhere that needs a little extra flare! But with owning and maintaining LED lights comes proper care, which is why it’s always essential to ensure you clean your LED lights with the correct procedures. 

Regular LED light maintenance also has the added benefit of ensuring that you have the highest output and that your LED bulbs are running efficiently.

If you’re looking to clean and care for your LED light fixtures properly but are unsure how to address them, we’re here to help! Here’s a guide for everything you need to know about cleaning and caring for LED light fixtures: 

What do I need to Clean my LED Light Fixtures? 

The first step in cleaning your LED light fixtures is going to be sourcing the right materials! No good job gets done without the right tools, and for cleaning your LED lights, you’re going to want to consider checking you have access to the following: 

• A ladder/step ladder for if your fixtures are unreachable
• Lint-free cloths 
• A screwdriver if your LED lights are held in via screws
• Warm water
• Mild detergent 

That’s truly all it takes to clean your LED bulb! Once you have these materials in order, you can move on to the next step: 

Safety 

Next up, it’s important to make sure your workspace is safe – it’s practically science 101 that electronics don’t get along with water, so make sure the power is off in any LED light you intend to clean. If your LED lights are battery powered, ensure the battery is taken out and not just switched off. If your LED lights are installed via a hardwired light fixture, don’t just turn them off with the switch; be sure to turn the power off at the source! 

It’s also essential to be wary of where your LED lights are placed. If they’re so high up that even a step ladder will have you trying to clean them on your tiptoes, you should take the LED lights down, so they’re easy to clean. 

The Cleaning Fundamentals 

If your LED lights are housed in a glass container, be sure to hand wash the container and dry it with a lint-free cloth, or let it air dry. Glass used for light is generally pretty fragile so that the most possible light can get through, so you don’t want to try running it through the dishwasher. General purpose window or glass cleaners also won’t cut it when you’re washing glass intended for light, as it could damage the fixture’s coating. 

While LED lights are sometimes housed in light fixtures, the most common type of LED light comes in the form of tape lighting. LED tape lighting has its own special procedure to be cleaned properly. You can simply utilize a dry cloth to clean your LED tape lighting, and that should do the job – it’s as simple as pie! If a lens covers your light, you can use a lightly damp cloth on the lens material.

As far as LED bulbs go, you can clean these with a non-abrasive and dry cloth to remove dust. A clean LED bulb will be sure to give you much more light and increase the efficiency of your light fixture, so this is not a step to be skipped! 

How Often Should I Clean My LED Lighting Fixtures? 

If you’re stressed about constantly having to clean your LED lights to have them in tip-top condition, don’t worry! You’ll be glad to hear that LED lights generally only require cleaning a couple of times a year since they are incredibly low maintenance. However, be sure to set yourself a reminder to clean them, as people are prone to forget during spring cleaning! 

However, if your LED lighting is quite high up or in a dusty area, it may need more frequent cleaning. If your LED lights are in a place that’s prone to collecting dust and cobwebs, be sure to clean them as much as once every couple of months to ensure they are working to the best of their ability. 

Conclusion

Cleaning your LED fixtures is simple and easy! With a dry cloth and proper care, you can easily clean LED tape lighting so that it will dazzle the guests upon every visit! If your LED light fixtures are housed in a glass container, simply wash them with a mild detergent and dry them with a non-abrasive cloth or through air-drying to have your light fixtures looking spick and span! 

Just a couple of cleans a year will ensure that your LED lighting fixtures are running efficiently and look as good as they can be!