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Dust Paper and Fabric Lampshades in 6 Steps: Switch Off and Clean Dry

Water may damage some shades. Compare IKEA's paper and textile lampshade instructions and follow a dry dusting routine.

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A shade that looks textile may have paper or plastic backing. IKEA specifies a duster for SKOTTORP and a duster/dry cloth for BLÅSTÅNG. Follow your product label; do not open electrical fittings.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Switch the light off, unplug a plug-in lamp and wait until the bulb and shade cool completely.
2. Check material and care labels for paper, fabric and inner backing. Do not immerse the shade unless it explicitly allows washing.
3. Look for dust, tears or loose fittings. Gently support the shade without pulling at the socket or wiring.
4. Lightly dust from top to bottom with a soft duster or dry lint-free cloth. Take extra care around paper folds.
5. Do not spray water or detergent onto stains. Follow the dry-care instructions on IKEA SKOTTORP and BLÅSTÅNG.
6. Make sure the shade is stable before use. Stop using a lamp with burning smells, damaged wires or unexpected flickering and seek qualified help.

IKEA KoreaSKOTTORP lamp shade — Materials and care ↗Manufacturer states fabric shade composition and clean-with-duster care.IKEA KoreaBLÅSTÅNG pendant lamp shade — Materials and care ↗Manufacturer identifies paper shade and specifies duster/dry-cloth care.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Lamp with a lampshade illuminated by sunlight.jpg ↗LoMit creator and CC BY-SA 4.0 file license checked; actual photo viewed.Wikimedia CommonsCommons:Reusing content outside Wikimedia/technical ↗Separate hotlink permission and license requirements verified.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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