Tips on how to clean your window treatments.

Tips on how to clean window coverings Southern Exposure Window Coverings

When To Clean Blinds?

Blinds can be cleaned monthly but it all depends on how dirty these have become.

Hence, there is no specific rule for cleaning them. These can also be cleaned twice a month. The more frequently you dust the better off your window coverings are.

How To Find If It Is A Wood Blind?

Unlike plastic blinds and shutters, wood blinds are more delicate and require more care. Many times PVC blinds are made in such a way so that they look like a real wood. You may take your blind to a professional if you are unsure of the material used. You may also reach out to the company that sold it to you. You should be positive whether the blinds are made of real wood or not.

Best Way To Clean Wood Blinds

Step 1: Close wood blinds follow the above steps by using dish wash soap along with warm water from top to bottom. It is important that you do this carefully and lightly to ensure you DO NOT get too much liquid on your wood.

Step 2: One thing that needs to be taken care in case of wood blind is that these cannot be dipped in water.

Step 3: Use small amount of dish wash soap or a gentle soap. If you do not these may get damaged!

Moreover, a multi-purpose cleaner can be used for hard stains. You must also do a test sample on a small area before using all over.

How To Clean Fabric Blinds & Shades

Step 1: To clean fabric blinds a vacuum cleaner should be used to remove such the dust then use a microfiber cloth or any other clean cloth.

Step 2: Once the vacuum is done a cloth needs to be dipped in dish soap with lukewarm water then cleaned from the upward to downward direction.

Step 3: This process needs to be done from both sides. In case vacuum is not available then lower the shades and use a soft brush to remove the dust then use the cloth.

Step 4: However, if there are still some dark stains on the fabric then these need to be dipped in dish soap mixed in warm water for up to one hour. After completing these steps, dry them for up to 2 to 3 hours. (Always test a small spot to ensure no adverse reactions before doing the entire product.)

When To Clean Fabric Blinds?

It would be better if the fabric blinds are cleaned twice a month to avoid dark stains or dust, especially those blinds which are being used in kitchens or bathrooms. It depends where the shades are located to decide if they require regular cleaning. If dusting is done on a regular basis then there won’t be a need to spend much time in cleaning.

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