Author: Michelle Driscoll / Source: wikiHow
Lampshades are a great addition to your home’s interior, but over time, they can become dirty and dusty. Wash your fabric lampshade in a soapy bath and then rinse and dry it thoroughly. If your lampshade is made from paper, simply use a dry microfiber cloth to remove the dust.
Both these methods are quick, easy, and will leave your lampshades looking fresh and clean.- 1 Unplug the lamp from the wall and take off the shade. Turn off the power switch and then pull out the plug. Try to unscrew the lampshade. If the shade doesn’t come off, remove the light bulb and then screw off the shade.[1]
- It is really important to make sure that the power is disconnected, as this avoids the risk of electrocution.
- 2 Wipe the lampshade with a damp microfiber cloth. Wet the microfiber cloth with cold water and then wring it out. Wipe the inside and outside of the lampshade to remove any dust or surface dirt. If the cloth is just smearing the dust around the lampshade, rinse the cloth and then try again.[2]
- Continue to wipe the lampshade until all the dust has been removed.
- Alternatively, you can remove dust with a sticky lint roller or a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment.[3]
- 3 Fill your tub with warm water, or cold water if you’re cleaning a fabric shade. If possible, fill the bath with enough water to completely cover the lampshade. This will make it easier to submerge the lampshade in the water. If you don’t have a bathtub, use a large bucket or sink instead. Avoid washing a fabric lampshade in hot water as this can cause it to shrink.[4]
- If the bath is dusty or dirty, give it a quick clean before filling it with water.
- 4 Mix 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of liquid laundry detergent into the water. Use your hand to swish the detergent around the bath until the water is frothy and bubbly. If the water doesn’t have any bubbles in it, add a few more drops of laundry detergent.[5]
- If you don’t have liquid laundry detergent, use dishwashing liquid instead.
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