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cleaning lamp shades

I have a couple of white lamp shades which have got a bit dusty/grubby. What's the best way to clean them? Can I use warm soapy water. Bit hard to describe what they are made of but feel sort of fabricy :confused: Nothing flash about them, just standard looking.

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  • thriftmonster
    thriftmonster Posts: 1,737 Forumite
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    I ust the brush attachment for the Dyson on mine. I find they strek if you get them damp.
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  • beemuzed
    beemuzed Posts: 2,188 Forumite
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    Are they too far gone for the feather duster to be used on them? I have used a damp cloth, but they may streak a bit. Cheaper than new ones tho'!!
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  • kippers
    kippers Posts: 2,063 Forumite
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    I do the same as 'Thiftmonster', i also use the atachment on my Dyson. Sometimes i use a clothes brush.
  • docij
    docij Posts: 193 Forumite
    I dust mine with talcum powder and carefully rub it in. Then out comes the Dyson. The talc seems to stop the streaking of normal vacuuming.
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