How to fix a dirty lampshade?
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How to fix a dirty lampshade
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Use a lint removal tool to clean. A blow dryer may also help.
You can try scrubbing very softly with a small handbrush and warm soapy water and rinsing with a damp cloth. Depending on the age and the material--this might work.
Sharon here is how a hometalker did it--
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/appliances/how-to-clean-a-lampshade-in-5-seconds-3274754
How to Clean a Lampshade in 5 Seconds
I put in the kitchen sink wash with soap and a spong then hose off