How to clean a paper shade?

Kennith
by Kennith
  5 answers
  • Kennith Kennith on Apr 01, 2019

    I HAVE A 5FT FLOOR LAMP BUT IT IS A PAPER SHADE HOW CAN I CLEAN IT ???

    • Johanne Palange Johanne Palange on Apr 02, 2019

      I've never tried it myself, but I've heard you can sprinkle it evenly with baking soda, wait a bit, then gently wipe off. Or, dab at it with white bread. I've used a special sponge-eraser (not the Mr. Clean type, but a special one made for lamp shade cleaning), but you'd have to go lightly on paper. I don't know where it was bought but a specialty lamp shade store might know.

  • Kristine Kristine on Apr 01, 2019

    😂

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Apr 01, 2019

    Hi there, You could wipe with wet wipes, I have found that works. When finished, if clean and you want the dust to fall off or easier to remove , try giving it a coat of Mod podge, It worked for me! Good luck!

  • Em Em on Apr 01, 2019

    They make an eraser for artwork called Magic Rub. It is a soft white eraser that removes pencil smudges very cleanly. Give that a try since the shade is paper.

  • I use a lint roller to remove dust from my lamp shades. Maybe that would help?