I recently inherited a hanging lamp that is somewhere between the 50's and 70's era. The people I inherited it from were heavy smokers for years, and as a result, the lamp is coated in nicotine. I'm not sure what I can use on it that won't damage the paint on it. It is kind of iridescent with hand painted roses on it
2006-09-02 05:52:39 · 10 answers · asked by chancey_81 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
The worst part of the lamp is that the roses are painted all over it and painted on the exterior. It's a beautiful lamp, but I'm absolutely terrified of messing it up by cleaning it.
2006-09-02 06:02:56 · update #1
Pipe cleaner or alcohol be carfull though
2006-09-02 05:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not nicotine. It's tar. Seriously. You should be able to clean it easily by using something like Dawn dishwashing liquid or probably any other dishwashing liquid. I would test it on a small area first to make sure it doesn't damage the painted surface. I saw that someone mentioned alcohol. I would be careful with that because it could soften the paint.
2006-09-02 06:12:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can only clean the side that is not painted - many of these were painted on the interior so you should be able to scrub the exterior without a problem. Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to do this.
2006-09-02 05:59:45 · answer #3 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't use anything that scratches. greased lightening works well on nicotine, but be sure to test a small area that is painted to make sure the paint doesn't come off. Another one to try is 409, or pine sol, all should work well on nicotine. Good luck.
2006-09-02 06:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by mixemup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i in my opinion found out this one getting sized at victorias secret. Wash em interior the bathe with fabric softener as quickly as each week or another week. Works wonderful and that they dont get wiped out
2016-11-06 07:03:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is too valuable to get laymen's advice. Go to a pro. It would be a shame to damage it.
2006-09-04 16:11:34 · answer #6 · answered by DivaDynamite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vinegar and water (50%/50%). Works safely on glass, promise.
2006-09-05 23:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by carole0103 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chances are anything u use could harm it...talk to an antique dealer for suggestions
2006-09-02 05:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by Em W. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to contact an antiques dealer, they would know best.
2006-09-05 07:38:56 · answer #9 · answered by tsd574 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SMOKE IT
2006-09-02 05:57:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋