How to Clean LED Bulbs: Is your home's bulb dimming? Try this easy hack before buying a new one.

Home Cleaning Tips: If the light of the bulb in the house is not the same as before and the room appears darker than before, then there is no need to buy a new bulb every time.

 

 

How to increase the brightness of a bulb?

How to Clean LED Bulbs for More Light: If you're finding that your home's bulbs aren't as bright as they used to be, and your room seems darker than before, you don't always need to buy a new bulb. Sometimes, it's simply a result of dust accumulating on the bulb. The LED and CFL bulbs used today, especially since they last for years, gradually accumulate a thick layer of dust, making their light less visible.

Incandescent bulbs used in the past only lasted about 1,000 hours. They were replaced when they wore out, and dust didn't have much chance to accumulate. However, today's LED bulbs can last about 25,000 hours, or approximately 25 years. It's perfectly normal for dust to accumulate over such a long period of time.

How can you clean it?

According to experts, dust-covered bulbs can emit up to 50 percent less light than clean bulbs. The important thing is that while the power consumption remains the same, the light appears to be less due to the dust. Therefore, if the light suddenly dims in any room of the house, first clean the bulb and check. The most important thing before cleaning the bulb is to turn off the light switch or lamp in the room where the bulb is to be cleaned. If the bulb was on for some time, let it cool down completely. Although LED bulbs heat up less than older bulbs, it is still safe to touch them only after they have cooled down.

Gently clean the entire surface of the bulb.

Now take a clean, dry microfiber cloth, dusting glove, or hand duster and gently clean the entire surface of the bulb. This will easily remove dust and make the bulb's light appear brighter than before. If the bulb is in the kitchen and has accumulated dust and grease, first remove it from the holder. Then, use a lightly damp cloth to clean only the part where the light comes out. After cleaning, let the bulb dry completely before reinstalling it.

Clean it at least twice.

Often, when cleaning the house, people only dust off furniture and other surfaces, but forget to clean the bulbs. Try to clean all the bulbs in the house, even those located high up, at least twice a year. This will improve their brightness and make the house appear brighter without consuming extra electricity.