Light bulbs can be a chore to clean since they are usually in difficult places to reach (e.g. the ceiling). In most cases, the grime and steam from the kitchen is the number one factor that can greatly reduce luminance so lights can be dimmer than the usual output. We would like to share some important tips to cleaning light bulbs while saving energy and electricity in your home.

Tips:
Dust them frequently. For a good cleaning, remove the bulbs from their fixtures and wipe them with a lint-free cloth. Just be careful with incandescent bulbs. They can be quite brittle so gently handle them.

Instead of incandescent, you might want to consider using fluorescent “energy-saver” bulbs instead. They consume less energy while giving ample lighting.

Be careful in handling hot bulbs! It is better to do your cleaning during the day when they’re turned off and cool to handle.

To get a maximum effect, clean the fixtures too, especially the ones that have reflective surfaces that enhance lighting.
　

Here are some tips on what you can do to save energy and save yourself money.
1. Turn your thermostat down. Reducing your room temperature by 1°C could cut your heating bills by up to 10 percent.
2. Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat shouldn’t need to be set higher than 60°C.
3. Always turn off the lights when you leave a room.
Don’t leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave appliances on charge unnecessarily.
4. Use energy saving light bulbs. Choosing the right light bulb can help you save energy dollars, and they last around 10 times longer than ordinary light bulbs.  Deciding between compact fluorescent light bulbs and halogen light bulbs can make more sense when you know what to look for.