| For all lighting care, please refer to the | | | | Metal Bases (Iron, Aluminum, etc.) |
| manufacturers' cleaning and care instructions | | | | Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe your lamp. Solid |
| which supersedes the following recommended | | | | metal bases can be polished with lemon oil. |
| guidelines. | | | | Resin or Painted Bases |
| All Lamps Shades and Bases | | | | Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe your lamp. You |
| Do not use any harsh abrasives, polishes or | | | | may also dampen the cloth with a mild solution of |
| chemicals. When using furniture polish, remove | | | | soapy water. Rinse thoroughly with a white cloth |
| lamp from area to prevent buildup of polish on | | | | dipped in clean water. |
| the base. | | | | Brass Bases |
| Tiffany Art Glass Shades | | | | Brass bases are lacquered to prevent tarnishing; |
| Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe your lamp. Cleaning | | | | therefore, using a brass cleaner is not necessary. |
| products containing ammonia should not be used | | | | To maintain the finish, use a clean, soft cloth to |
| as it can affect the finish on the solder. Solder is a | | | | wipe your lamp. |
| metal that can oxidize (tarnish), which results in a | | | | Wood Bases |
| white film on the solder. This can be removed and | | | | Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe your lamp. You |
| prevented with a light coating of lemon oil. | | | | may also use lemon oil to restore its luster. |
| Fabric Shades | | | | Porcelain Bases |
| Use a fine brush or a lint remover on your | | | | Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe your shade. If |
| lampshade to remove the accumulated dirt and | | | | necessary, you may use a white cloth dampened |
| dust. If necessary, you may use a white cloth | | | | with a mild solution of soapy water to gently |
| dampened with a mild solution of soapy water to | | | | wash the shade. Rinse thoroughly with a white |
| wash the shade gently and evenly. Rinse | | | | cloth dipped in clean water. |
| thoroughly with a white cloth dipped in clean | | | | Leather Bases |
| water. The shade should be allowed to dry | | | | Keep leather out of direct sunlight. Use a clean, |
| quickly, preferably in the sun or by using a hair | | | | soft cloth to wipe your lamp. You may use |
| dryer. You may also use a home dry cleaning | | | | leather conditioner if needed. |
| product. | | | | Crystal Bases and Accents |
| Glass and Mica Shades | | | | To maintain the brilliance of the crystal, use a |
| Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe your shade. If | | | | clean, soft cloth to wipe it down gently. You may |
| necessary, you may use a white cloth dampened | | | | also use a crystal-cleaning spray available on the |
| with a mild solution of soapy water to gently | | | | market. |
| wash the shade. Rinse thoroughly with a white | | | | Outdoor Fixtures |
| cloth dipped in clean water. A mild glass cleaner | | | | Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe down the fixture. |
| may also be used. | | | | A glass cleaner may be used on the glass. To help |
| Heavily Textured Glass Shades (Scavo Glass) | | | | preserve the finish a high quality car wax may be |
| Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe your shade, using | | | | applied to the metal twice a year. |
| very light pressure. Do not rub hard as the | | | | Mirrors |
| texturizing materials may wear off. If necessary | | | | Use a clean, soft cloth dampened with a mild |
| you may detach the shade and soak it in warm, | | | | solution of vinegar and water to wipe the glass |
| soapy water for 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly. | | | | clean starting from the center. Window cleaners |
| Dry completely before re-attaching. | | | | containing ammonia should not be used. |