How to take care of your old table lamp
Caring for your old table lamps
Antique furniture needs special care and attention, as do accessories like an antique table lamp. Lamps add a lot of functional and attractive value to a room, but we must understand that over time they collect dust, dirt and are prone to other maintenance related problems. Not only does this hamper the ability of the lamp to provide adequate light, but it also takes the charm out of your home decor. Nobody would want to look at a used and dirty old lamp. Therefore, to keep the elegance and beauty of your lights intact, you must follow a strict maintenance routine. The routine can be double. One routine that is needed is weekly lamp dusting and polishing, followed quarterly or yearly.
An antique table lamp is an investment and can last a long time if you take care of it properly. You can also pass these lamps on to your next generation as part of your family tradition. Original antique lamps are masterpieces and are highly valued for their uniqueness and exclusivity. The weekly routine you adopt to clean your old lamp can be simple and quick. All you have to do is make sure the lamp is not in use (unplug from the wall socket), dust off the top of the lamp with a duster, and clean the base and center area of the old table lamp with a soft cloth. cloth. If you feel like using a soft polish, you can do that too. Be careful not to overdo it as this could damage the lamp.
Quarterly polishing of your lamp
A quarterly or annual cleaning session requires a bit of time and effort. It’s not complicated if you follow a systematic approach to cleaning your old table lamp. You need to disassemble the lamp parts first when not in use. Care must be taken that when disassembling the parts, an order is followed so that the parts can be reassembled without having to waste a lot of time. You can use a mild soap to clean the fabric part of the lamp and when you do, make sure that the soap you use has been properly washed and then dried. Use your hands to gently wash the cloth, rinse it, and then dry it. The base and metal part of the antique lamp can be cleaned with a cloth or brush. Many companies that sell lamps also provide you with a list of methods you can use to clean your old table lamp and even sell cleaning kits with high-quality polishing cloths.
Enjoy your lamp!