I’ve always been big on maintaining items I have rather than
subscribing to programmed obsolescence.
Along that note, the other day, I noticed something had spilled on one
of my satin covered lampshades.
Not wanting to toss it since it goes with a matching set of other
lampshades, I wondered if I might be able to wash it. After all, it was made of fabric that was all stitched
together.
Taking a chance, I filled the sink with cold water and added
some gentle laundry detergent.
Then I submerged the lampshade, rotating it to get all of it
washed. And you know what? The stain came right off. Not only that, but also all dust did as
well! Then I hung the lampshade
outside where it could spin in the gentle breeze and be evenly dried by the
direct sunlight to avoid further moisture stains. By the time I was done, I was
so thrilled with the resulting might-as-well-have-been-new lampshade that I
decided to wash my other matching lampshades.
Love how on a whim, I tried to solve a problem and figured a
way to revitalize perfectly good lampshades!
Lampshade washing? Who's heard of THAT before?!?!
ReplyDeleteHey Tracy,
ReplyDeleteYeah, LOL, it's not anything to write home about, but...it did save me from having to replace the stained shade....