Using this lamp is easy. Just screw in a medium base bulb up to 100 watts, plug it in, and use the 3 - way switch to adjust the brightness. When moving the lamp, be careful as it weighs 14.90 pounds. Keep the lamp away from direct sunlight to prevent the linen shade from fading. To clean the ceramic vase, use a soft, dry cloth. For the acrylic base, you can use a mild glass cleaner. The linen shade can be gently vacuumed to remove dust.