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Even in the cleanest of homes, lamp shades collect dust. This easy preventive cleaning keeps the dust away and little longer and gives off a nice, fresh scent when the lamp is turned on. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • 2 capfuls liquid fabric softener
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1-quart plastic container
  • Clean white cloth
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Instructions

    • 1

      In 1-quart container, put warm water and add liquid fabric softener.

    • 2

      Dip clean, soft cloth into solution and wring thoroughly.

    • 3

      Wipe inside of lamp shade with cloth.

    • 4

      Using a clean dry cloth or duster, lightly stroke dust from outside of shade.

Tips & Warnings

  • Many fabric softeners come in a variety of scents, enabling you to choose your favorite scent that will be emitted when the lamp is turned on.

  • Swiffer dusters work great to get off the excess dust after cleaning the inside of the shade.

  • Make sure lamp is turned off before cleaning shade.

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