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When the lovely Solar lamps get a bit foggy and cloudy, it is easy to give them clean, step-by-step instructions on how to make them like new.
When they are dirty, they don't charge the batteries properly, and the light let weak, but it is easy to restore them and give them a good clean.
It is not difficult to do and it doesn't take a long time to do either, but of cause, the best is to clean them on a regular basis, do it with a cloth and soapy water, make it a habit to clean them regularly like you would mow your the lawn on a regular basis.
I will walk you through how to clean the foggy and cloudy solar lamps so it is easier to maintain them.
Make sure you have all on the list what you need for the cleaning, and follow the step-by-step instruction.
Supplies Needed
Rust-Oleum 327864 American Accents Ultra Cover 2X, Gloss Clear120 To 3000 Assorted Grit Sandpaper for Wood Furniture Finishing, Metal Sanding and Automotive Polishing, Dry or Wet Sanding, 9 x 3.6 Inch, 36-Sheet
- Spry-bottle
- 91% isopropyl alcohol
- Painter making tape
- A piece of cardboard
- A spoons and soapy water
- A dry cloth
- A piece of tissue
Step by Step Instructions
1: Remove the top part of the lamp2: Clean the top part with the spoons and soapy water, but be very careful not to get any water on the inside where the electric part is, and don't use too much presser
3: Rinse the top in clean water
4: Clean the base and the rest of the lamp
5: Tape around the solar panel
6: Spry water on the panel and the sandpaper 400 grit, clean carefully, don't use too much presser, keep it moist all the time
7: Now use the other sandpaper 2000 grit, still keep it moist all the time, and be careful with the presser
8: Dry it with the cloth
9: Put a little alcohol on a piece of paper and rinse the solar panel, so all dirt goes off, and let it dry
10: Now measure the panel and cut a hole in the cardboard, so only the panel is to be seen
11: The most important is coming now, give the panel a coat of the glass spry very thin layer
12: Let the glass spry dry on the panel and give it 2-3 coats more; let it dry in between
13: Now they are ready to use, good as new
It is an easy project to do and will save you some money, cleaning the solar panels instead of buying new lamps, I have lamps which are years old and still going strong.
Though solar lamps are meant to be outside the year-round, depending on where you live, you may want to take them in for the winter, then it is a good idea to give them a proper clean, so they are ready for the next season and don't forget to take the batteries out as well.
Should the batteries run a bit low it is a good idea to switch them off for someday, but still, leave them in the sun, it gives a bust to the batteries.
To make solar lamps yourself is not difficult, it is fun; and why not do it together with your kids and make it a family project? If you go here you will learn how to do it.
If you have any question about your lamps the take a look here.