I have lamp shades in light color fabrics, are there any home remedies to clean them?
2007-02-13 13:03:28 · 10 answers · asked by Arooj 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Fabric shades that have been glued together (not stitched) must not get wet. The glue will fail. Use a duster to remove the loose grim, then apply dry cleaning fluid to a rag and gently wipe the shade. Be sure you always are wiping with a clean portion of the rag or you will simply redistribute the grime.
Dry Cleaning Fluid is a highly toxic and flammable chemical that is used at dry cleaners to remove dirt and soil from clothing. Dry cleaning fluid is also available commercially for use on washable and dry cleaning clothing.
Dry cleaning fluid is extremely toxic and flammable. Follow directions carefully. Use in a well-ventilated area. Never use dry cleaning fluid in the washing machine or the dryer.
2007-02-13 15:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by Gary S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to any auto section in your store and buy Tuff Stuff (It is used to clean car upholstry) but I have used it to clean lamps shades. It comes in a foam and you spready it on with a sponge and when dry you just vacuum the shade. Good Luck!!
2007-02-13 13:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are not dirty but just dusty, use canned air, blows it right off of the shades without harming or discoloring the fabric
2007-02-13 15:21:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They key is to dust them regularly. If they get too dirty, they never return to a good clean anymore.
2007-02-13 14:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feather duster
2007-02-13 14:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by jerseygirl3510 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprinkle baking soda on them, rub gently and gently brush off.
2007-02-13 13:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using the brush attachment to your vaccuum.
or banging them gently outside to get rid of dust.
2007-02-13 13:08:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A normal adult usually knows how to clean them, b/c you don't, I assume they are very very dirty, so, throw them away. Very dirty lamp shades can not be cleaned.
2007-02-13 13:08:06 · answer #8 · answered by Me Here. 2 · 1⤊ 6⤋
use a lint roller to pick up the dust
2007-02-13 14:47:35 · answer #9 · answered by Daisy Mae 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put a little soap and water on a cloth and stroke gently it works for me
2007-02-13 14:11:53 · answer #10 · answered by dixie girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋