How do you clean (white) cloth lampshades?

Question

They're a bit dusty and I'm not sure what to use on them. Swiffer things didn't work.

Yes, they really are cloth...and they aren't filthy, just a bit dusty. :-)

Answer 1

I use a lint roller on my cloth lampshades. I have the kind that has giant sheets of masking tape that you can tear off when the roller gets dirty. I just roll it around the lampshade until the dust is gone.

Answer 2

Unless they are of great value throw them awar and go to walmart and get new ones. Dusting is all you can do for cloth shades, with a feather duster. Any liquid used to clean will turn the dust to stains. Call a reputable antique deeler or a museum and ask how to accomplish the job.

Answer 3

Usually a vacuum works pretty well.

If they are really bad, wiping just presses the dirt in even more.

A really good solution is to spend $10 on a new one, and keep it clean.

Answer 4

If they really are cloth, and not paper type stuff, fill a bowl with a good quality washing powder and warm water and give them a good swish round in it. Rinse well and leave to dry. Works well for me, but if they ARE paper, they will disintegrate!

Answer 5

If they are pleated, vacuum, then used canned air to get in the creases. If they are the flat kind, simply vacuum.

Answer 6

My dad used to soak em in bleach.

Answer 7

either vacuum them or if you have an air compressor, take em outside & blow them off

Answer 8

u could soak them i guess. oxy clean works really well

Answer 9

vacume cleaner