A dusty shade and a dull base can rob a floor lamp of half its charm – and some of its light, because a layer of dust on the shade and bulb genuinely reduces brightness. The good news: cleaning a floor lamp or standing lamp takes a few minutes and needs no special products. The key is matching the method to the shade material and – above all – safety. Here’s how to clean a lamp without streaks and without risk.
Maciej Hudaszek