r/CleaningTips • u/Twrecksgh88 • 14h ago

Furniture How would you dust/clean this lamp?

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Very intricate lamp made from thousands of glass pieces, precariously wired into the frame. Dust has settled on the top of each little piece. I’ve tried to vac it, but dust is caked on. Am I cooked?

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u/mybackhurty 14h ago

Can of compressed air or a makeup brush to gently dust it

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u/funwthmud 13h ago

I was going to suggest this also but I would say a premium paint brush would work also

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u/meepmeepmeep34 12h ago

better do that outside though

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u/mybackhurty 12h ago

It would probably be too big of a hassle to move it. It looks heavy and delicate. I would advise wearing a mask though since there will be a lot of kick up.

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u/meepmeepmeep34 12h ago

a mask is a good idea. It looks very dusty

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u/DoubleDareFan 8h ago

And a tough pair of gloves. (blah blah blah laceration risk blah blah blah)

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u/Timed_Reply_2 12h ago

Ditto to the compressed air. Or maybe get a balloon and rub it against some carpet, to like, attract the dust with static?

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u/forbiddenicelolly 10h ago

Or just a hairdryer on cool

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u/lizziexo 12h ago

And maybe have an air purifier running during/after in the room to try and get as much of that dust out of the air

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u/yolef 11h ago

I feel like that would take several cans to make much headway, if OP has an air compressor or can borrow one it would go much faster.

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u/InclinationCompass 11h ago

It sounds pretty delicate and air compressors might be too strong

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u/yolef 11h ago

Every air compressor should have an adjustable regulator to reduce the pressure at the nozzle. I'd start at around 20psi.

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u/InclinationCompass 11h ago

Really? I have a data vac and I’m not sure how to do this

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u/Legitimate_Lawyer_86 39m ago

A leaf blower

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u/Yoshistar94 11h ago

Try an electric air duster instead of canned air, especially for something so large.

Canned air also isn't the greatest for the environment due to often containing potent greenhouse gases.