Fall Cleaning Tips For Your Window Treatments and Curtains
Yes, it’s only the middle of August but fall is just around the corner. For many homeowners, this time of year also means it's time to freshen up your home with some fall cleaning!
BLINDS
Blinds can be easy or a little bit tricky to clean depending on the size of your slats. You can use a duster or rag and easily wipe the dust off. If you have smaller blinds that are harder to wipe, spray a mix of warm water and soap onto the surface and then individually wipe each slat with a lint-free towel.
ROMAN SHADES
Hunter Douglas Roman Shades are specifically designed to be easier to clean than most Roman Shades. When cleaning Roman Shades, release the fabric to go as low as it will go. To freshen up your Roman Shades, use an eco-friendly fabric softener spray. If they need a little more cleaning, add a fabric attachment to your vacuum and gently vacuum your shades up and down.
SHUTTERS
Shutters are one of the window treatments that generally take the least amount of time to clean. If your shutters are made of wood, they are fairly simple and easy to clean as long as no water is used in the process. All you need is a dry rag or duster brush to slide into each slat and dust off.
HONEYCOMB/ CELLULAR SHADES
Since these popular shades are created with multiple honeycomb shape cells, you might be wondering how to get into each little crevice.
Be gentle. You want them to keep their shape! To clean the outside, simply use a brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner. If there is dust trapped in the cells, use a blow dryer to loosen up the dust.
Keep the air at the lowest setting and only use cool air. If you have any stains, use a slightly damp cloth, and blot the spot, but don't rub because that could easily damage your shades.
ULTRASONIC CLEANING
Over the life of your window treatments, dirt and grime can settle into the nooks and crannies that you can't get to with regular cleaning. Ultrasonic cleaning relies on a process that uses high-frequency pressure to work a cleaning solvent into these small areas and remove dirt, dust, mould, and other allergens. These particles can aggravate allergies and asthma and make your family sick, so it's important to make sure they are eliminated.
Professional cleaning can keep your window fashions looking like new, even years after installation.
