Tips on keeping blinds and shades looking like new

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Tips on keeping blinds and shades looking like new

(NC) Keeping your blinds and shades looking like new requires more effort than turning on the spin cycle - but not much. In fact, it's easy to find a maintenance program that suits each and every homeowner's needs.

Following are some tips from window fashions leader Hunter Douglas on how to clean window coverings:

PVC, Faux Wood or Vinyl Products:

To reduce static cling and help repel dust, wipe the product with dryer sheets. Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents, as they will scratch or damage the surface.

Wood Products:

Clean using a dry and soft feather duster, clean cloth, dust cloth or dusting mit. A vacuum with a soft brush attachment can also be used. Ultrasonic products or use of chemical solvents and scrubbing cleansers is not recommended. They will damage the product. Do not submerse wood blinds in water, but you can use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the wood. For stain-finished wood blinds, use lemon oil or wood preservative to clean.

Cloth Tapes:

Spot cleaning with fabric cleaning wipes found at your grocery store is recommended for all tapes. These will typically not leave a stain or discolour the tapes. Hunter Douglas suggests a cleaning test on the underneath part of the blind where the tape wraps around the bottom rail so that any stain would be the least visible.

Fabric Shades, Shadings or Louvers:

Almost all Hunter Douglas fabric products may be dusted with a feather duster or vacuumed gently using a vertical stroke (with the exception of Luminette Privacy Sheers). For deeper cleaning, there are a number of options, depending upon the window covering. Possibilities include: bathtub cleaning/water immersion for most Duette honeycomb shades, ultrasonic cleaning, injection/extraction cleaning and steaming. Please consult your window covering professional for details.

For more information, contact Hunter Douglas at 1-800-265-1363 or e-mail cheryl.corbit@hunterdouglas.com.

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