How to Clean Different Lampshades

How to Clean Different Lampshades ?

NOTE:

Before cleaning any of your lampshades, make sure your lights are completely turned off and cooled down to avoid the risk of burns or shock. For extra precaution, turn your lights off at the circuit breaker.

Paper, Fabric, or Silk Lampshades: To clean lampshades made of paper, fabric, or fine silks, we recommend using a lamb’s-wool duster instead of a rag. Lamb’s wool dusters will attract dirt without leaving residue the way cloth-on-cloth sometimes does. For deeply embellished shades, you may want to use the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner.

Glass Lampshades: Clean glass shades by dipping them in a sink filled with soapy water. Rinse them thoroughly and let them air dry on towels.

More Tips and Tricks

When dusting or spraying overhead fixtures, wear goggles to prevent the debris from hurting your eyes and place a towel underneath your work site to avoid a messy floor.

Dryer sheets are a cost-effective alternative for dusting bulbs in place of microfiber cloths.

If you have difficulty removing the bulb from a recessed light, cut a 12-inch strip of duct tape and fold it over the bulb. The ends will act like handles that will be easier to grip than the glass.

You should now have a decent handle on how to clean your lampshades. To keep them in pristine condition, repeat the processes above about once a month. Also, remember to use common sense when cleaning your lampshades.

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