We were procrastinating quite a bit this afternoon. A re-vamp of our own business website is no small feat, so to avoid starting, we decided to clean. We recently purchased a new lint roller and decided to go to town on our dusty lampshades...
Since we don't own a vacuum (we have hardwood floors) we have always used the lint roller method to clean our lampshades. With just a few rolls, they're virtually spotless and dust free. We suppose you could use a lint brush but we're guessing it probably leaves a tiny bit of visible dust behind whereas the lint roller leaves our lampshades looking brand new.
Do you use a lint brush to dust your lamp shades? If not, how do you tackle the dust?
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Swiffer duster
I use a lint roller too.
uhm. duuuuuh.
I like using a small whisk broom or the brush attachment on my vac. The lint roller leaves microscopic bits of glue which attracts more dust.
I use a lint brush - the kind with the fabric that catches lint if you brush one way and releases it when you brush in the other direction. It's great for picking up dust off the back of my couch and for removing flour/powdered sugar from dark jeans!
Vacuum Cleaner: It works really well for cleaning the window sills, draperies, picture frames and electric baseboard heaters too.
I vacuum the lamp shades with the brush attachment. I vacuum my hardwood floors, too, and then damp mop.
I never knew this! And don't have a vacuum cleaner.
Ditto on the Swiffer duster.