Cleaning a glass oil lamp involves separating the base (oil reservoir) from the globe or chimney and treating each part appropriately.
Cleaning the Oil Lamp Base
To clean the glass oil reservoir or base of your lamp, you can use a simple yet effective method involving hot water and detergent.
Here's how:
- Fill the oil reservoir with boiling water.
- Add a squirt of detergent.
- Let the lamp base sit for approximately an hour. This allows the hot, soapy water to work on any residual oil or buildup.
- Carefully pour out the water.
- Repeat the process as needed if the base is still dirty after the first attempt.
This process helps to loosen and remove old oil residue and grime from inside the reservoir.
Cleaning the Glass Globe or Chimney
The delicate glass globe or chimney that sits atop the lamp also needs cleaning to ensure a clear light output.
Follow these steps:
- Prepare a basin of water and detergent.
- Soak the globe or chimney in this mixture.
- Let it soak for several minutes. This helps to dissolve soot or grime.
After soaking, you would typically rinse and dry both the base and the globe/chimney, although the reference specifically outlines the soaking steps.
