Tending to these dust magnets should be part of your regular cleaning routine.
Whether made from fabric, plastic, glass, or paper, lampshades are both decorative and functional.
Theydress up fixtureswhile also protecting eyes from bright light.
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Unfortunately, lampshades also attract a lot of dust and other home pollutants, like hair and dander.
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5 Ways to Dust a Lampshade
Lampshades should be dusted weekly aspart of routine cleaning.
(When it is cool to touch, go ahead and dust the bulb, also!)
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You do not need to remove the lampshade from the lamp to make it dust it.
Here are five methods for dusting lampshades.
Vacuum with an Upholstery Brush
Make dusting lampshades part of yourregular vacuuming routine.
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Avoid using sticky rollers on paper or other very delicate lampshades to avoid tearing the material.
Clean Pleats with a Paintbrush
Because of their design,pleated lampshadescan be a challenge to clean.
However, a clean, soft-bristle paintbrush can be used to dust the tight spaces between the pleats.
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Unplug the lamp before spot-treating the shade, or remove the shade from the lamp.
The shade should be completely dry before returning it to the lamp.
Step 2: Fill Tub.Fill a bathtub with enough lukewarm water to submerge at least half of the lampshade.
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of a mild detergent, and swirl the water to distribute and dissolve.
Step 5: Rinse the Shade.Drain the tuband rinse the cloth.
Then, use the cloth to gently wipe detergent residue from the lampshade, rinsing the cloth as needed.
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Step 6: Let Dry.After washing, gently wipe the lampshade using a clean towel.
The shade should be completely dry before returning it to the lamp.
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