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Tips on keeping blinds and
shades looking like new |
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(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 mitt. 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 discolor
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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