How to Clean Up a Broken Lava Lamp

How to Clean Up a Broken Lava Lamp
Written By
Amy Lukavics
Amy Lukavics
Published: Oct 19, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Rubber cleaning gloves
  • Rag
  • Carpet-cleaning solution
  • Vacuum cleaner
  1. Unplug the lava lamp, if it is not already. Put on a pair of rubber cleaning gloves to protect your hands from the glass. Remove the glass pieces and dispose of them.

  2. Wait for the "lava" to cool and solidify, then dispose of it.

  3. Blot water with a rag. If the broken lava lamp spilled on carpet, spray the area with a carpet-cleaning solution and allow to penetrate for two minutes.

  4. Rinse the rag in water and squeeze out. Rub the area with the damp rag.

  5. Allow the area to air dry. Run a vacuum over the carpet to fluff it.

The Drip Cap

  • Lava lamps create a cool lighting effect, but a broken one makes a mess you must clean up.
  • Rub the area with the damp rag.

Photo Credits

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Amy Lukavics

Amy Lukavics is an Arizona resident who has been a professional writer since 2009. She contributes to the blog Hello, Moon and her writing interests include cooking, crafts, pregnancy, health and beauty.

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