Fabric lamp shades Use a soft bristle brush and dust the shade in long sweeping motions. To clean the plastic lining of the lampshade, use a soft cloth moistened with water, and wipe.Paper lamp shades Simply dust the shade clean with a dry micro fibre cloth.Wooden lamp baseWipe the base clean with a dry micro fibre cloth. To restore shine, use a soft cloth moistened a solvent-based furniture polish.Glass lamp baseWipe the base with a soft cloth dampened with glass cleaning solution. Buff with a dry cloth to restore shine.