Does the sticky coating on the bulb attract dirt? Can this surface be cleaned?
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Sticky coating is silicon which is added to hold shards of glass together if the bulb breaks or explodes. The silicon has a bad odor. I removed the silicon from the bulbs before installing, but it is difficult to remove and cannot be fully removed without considerable effort. I do not recommend this lamp due to the silicon coating. Phillips sells LED lamps with plastic housings that as good or better than Cree and less costly.
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It doesn't seem to. However, I've only had these for about a month or so, and the lamps I'm using them in don't have large openings above the bulbs, so there's a lower chance of dust "settling" on them. I know what you mean about the "tacky" coating, and would probably contact Cree about how to clean them before using any sort of cleaning fluid on them. But, like I said, they don't seem to "attract" dirt/dust, so, so far, so good. Hope this helps.
1872586
All bulbs that I've used attract dirt. Turn off the light and unscrew the bulb. Use a soft cloth to clean it.
1872587
The answer seems to be yes and yes. (the latter, with water).I don't know why they use this, but the bulbs are great.
1872588
Yes - they do attract dust and cat hair. A soft cloth just left more lint. I tried a sticky lint remover roller and that worked. As I use the rollers to clean my light shades, this is quite convenient.
826168
Yes, I unscrew the screws to change the light bulb so I can clean the inside of the light of debris and dust. The light bulbs, if you use the one they recommend lasta long time and mine on with a dawn to dusk censor.Rita T on July 8, 2014
720095
No, that's part of the bulb and needs to stay in place. As I remember there was a warning in the directions not to remove it, but just to be sure, I checked my light bulb and that part is in there.
706059
Yes, they don't show dirt easy , I just spot clean mine with mild soap & water
687334
You can use the adapter with a suction cup that sticks to a smooth surface if the bulb surface is smooth. There are light bulbs with rugged surface, you can use the adapter with metal springs. One of the photographs perhaps will be showing this adapter (a big one and a small one come with the tool set). The springs are tied together to form circles going around fingers. You push this adapter over a recessed light bulb. With appropriate pushing and pulling, the springs coil them around the bulb tightly. Then you can rotate the adapter to screw in or screw out. Again, as mentioned in my review, there is an issue of the adapter loosens from the wand, but if you can make it that issue resolved, you are able to replace the bulb the way I described. Hope this helps.
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Hello. Yes, with the Polish I have I have to wipe off the sticky stuff. But I'm not sure if that is due to the lamp or the polish. I have used both uv and led lamps and have the same outcome. I really like this lamp though. Since I got one I have been doing my own nails at home often!
1824287
I can't clean it completely. Eventually I was able to rub the sticky off but it left a smudge mark :(
1221253
sorry I can't say. Mine has not gotten dirty enough for cleaning. When it does I will post my results.
2272318
Yes...you only touch the housing when replacing...never the bulb as it is very sensitive.
1245399
Mine aren't dirty enough to warrant a cleaning. Suggest send it back to manufacturer or buy a new one (doubt they take trade-ins, eh...)
319807
I clean it with mild dish soap and water. Polish using Bar magic soft scrub polish. Once every few weeks. Mine is in excellent condition.
1921529
recently mine started doing the same thing mine will always start up again after stopping for a second and then some days, it runs fine. have you figured out how to clean the bulb that the other customer mentioned.....mine came without any instructions. any advise would be helpful. thanks, jim
1029492
My model 48464 that I bought in June 2012 does not have a clean light. I don't see anything about a 'clean' light in the description. Are you referring to another model?
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I suppose you could take something like a margarine tub lid and cut a hole for the knob and tape that over the light. That area does not get too hot but the tape would have to be carefully applied so as not to interfere with cleaning. You could also turn the unit around so that the light faces the wall.
462994
Its painted on but its raised lettering and seems like it wouldn't be hard to remove. My remote is hid, so it's a nonissue for me, but I understand wanting it clean!!
2226276
I have not had to clean mine. The outside of the glass globe could probably be wiped with a wet cloth.
2283221
The specs certainly aren't much help and any directions that came with my unit are long gone. As I remember there is a rubber gasket to seal the unit from moisture. And you could certainly wrap a bit of duct tape around the opening between the bulb and base or some silicone sealer would also work.