Who would have thought your beautiful lamp shades would be dust devils? I didn’t, until one day I removed one of my lampshades to change a light bulb and dust exploded in every direction. As it turns out, all my lampshades needed cleaning. Review the following for ideas to keep your lamp shades as free of dust as possible and help promote better indoor air quality for your home.

1. If you have not cleaned your lampshades for a while, it may be a good idea to begin by cleaning all of them at the same time. Once you have cleaned all of your lampshades, remember to include them in your regular housecleaning routine in the future.
2. Begin by carefully removing your lampshades from the lamps. If possible, take them outside to clean. If not, you may want to set them on a towel while cleaning.
3. If your lampshades are really dusty and you can take them outside, shake them a little to remove the worst of the dust. If not, just be careful as you clean them on a towel.
4. The best way I have found to clean your lamp shades is use a lint brush or lint remover tool. There are many different kinds available and any of them will do the job. Depending on the type of material your lampshades are made of, you can use a damp cloth to clean them, if the lint brush doesn’t work.
5. Carefully replace the lampshades and remember to add them to you routine housecleaning in the future.

It would be a good idea to clean your lampshades at least once a month or more often if necessary. Keeping your lampshades clean and free of dust will contribute to a fresh clean home.