How to Clean a Lava Lamp

Written By
Lynn Lauren
Lynn Lauren
Published: Nov 15, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Dust your lava lamp weekly while dusting other articles in your home. Make sure to dust it while it is cool.

  2. Wet a clean cloth with warm water and wipe down the unplugged lava lamp once a month. This should also be done after the lava lamp has time to cool down. Wipe dry with a clean cloth and make sure the lamp is completely dry before plugging it back into the outlet.

  3. Add a mild liquid soap to warm water to remove any caked on stains on your lava lamp. Once again, make sure the lamp not only is cool but unplugged during this process, then wipe dry and allow the lamp to dry fully before plugging it back into the outlet.

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Tips

Some lava lamps have two basic parts, while others are one full piece. If your lava lamp has two separate pieces, separate them for a thorough cleaning.

Warnings

Lava lamps can get very hot. Make sure yours is placed in an area where it will not overheat and cause damage to the furniture around it.

Lynn Lauren

Lynn Lauren has been a professional writer since 1999, focusing on the areas of weddings, professional profiles and the banking industry. She has been published in several local magazines including "Elegant Island Weddings." Lauren has a…

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