Expert Cleaning Tips For Blinds In Ottawa
These days, Canadian homes are all about the superior options when it comes to window treatments. Blinds in Ottawa are all the rage! Every homeowner has a different preference when it comes to fabric shades, textures, and operation styles. Customizing your window treatments are easier now more than ever.
But, as the proverb goes, with great power, comes great responsibility. In this case, the “power” is the ability to have the best blinds for your rooms. The “responsibility”, on the other hand, is maintaining these blinds. Keep reading for tips from experts on how to keep your blinds looking fresh and clean.
Blind Maintenance Tips from Sun Blinds
How you should take care of your blinds is based on the style of the window treatment and composition of the fabric. You may take the help of dry cleaners and housekeepers, but on somedays, it’s just more convenient to do it yourself. Not to mention, it can be more satisfying to take care of your home yourself.
An important factor to keeping your windows fabulous is consistent upkeep, and keeping them safe from dust and grime. Here are some general guidelines on keeping blinds vibrant and fresh–
- Dust or vacuum both sides of the blind.
- Pay close attention to the top of window blinds as creases and pleats collect more dust; this includes valances, cornices, swags, cascades, etc.
- After cleaning, check for any damage, such as loose or broken string loops, torn stitching or drooping hems, and call professionals to make any repairs.
- Immediately spot clean any soiled areas on your blinds.
- Do not use strong detergents or spot removers on your window treatments as they can fade the color and weaken fibers.
Now, going style-by-style, here are specific tips for safely maintaining your amazing window coverings.
Cleaning Tips for Different Styles of Blinds
Pleated Shades
- Remove the blind from its window; open it and lay out on a clean, flat surface.
- Gently vacuum first on one side of the pleated blind and then the other, following the pleat.
- To clean fingerprints or soiled spots, use an aerosol spray foam upholstery or your favourite fabric cleaner.
- Spray the foam cleaner on your pleated blinds and immediately rub the area with a clean, damp sponge, back and forth gently, parallel to the pleats, until stains are gone. Do not crush or wrinkle the fabric of your precious pleated blinds.
- Remove excess water while by blotting with a dry cloth.
- Rehang the shade when completely dry.
- Avoid overcleaning as frequent cleaning may remove the fullness and body of the pleated fabric.
- Dry cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning are not good for pleated blinds.
Fabric Vertical Blinds
- Regularly dust or vacuum with an upholstery attachment, top to bottom, both sides of the slates of the vertical blinds.
- For soil removal, take down the slate and lay it on a flat surface. We suggest that you usse a dry fabric cleaner or a sponge with a mild detergent and warm water solution and blot dry.
- Do not immerse your vertical blinds in water or dry clean.
- Exception: Sheer fabric vertical blinds can be washed by unsnapping the fabric from the slates. Wash on gentle cycle with a mild detergent, line dry, press or steam on low, snap fabric back on slates. Do not steam or iron fabric while it is on the windows as they will be damaged. Do not put your blinds’ fabric in the dryer.
Woven Wood, Bamboo, and Natural Materials
- Never use water or liquid cleaners on woven wood and natural material blinds.
- Lightly dust with a feather duster or lint-free, soft cloth.
- Vacuum your wooden, bamboo, or natural blinds with an upholstery or brush attachment, going side-to-side, and working top to bottom.
- If soiled, gently wipe with a lightly dampened white cloth, but don’t wet or soak the material.
Solar Shades
If you have large or French windows, solar shades are the one for you. They are perfect for outdoor use for patios and decks. They are made for large windows and easily help control sun glare. But the one con to solar shades is that they get dusty quickly, especially if placed outside.
- Lightly vacuum both sides of solar blinds using a brush or upholstery attachment.
- Softly brush your solar shade blinds with a mild detergent and warm water solution.
- Rinse these window treatments thoroughly and allow the shade to dry completely before raising.
- Do not immerse in water or soak your solar shades.
Roller Shades
- Dust your roller blinds with a feather duster or lightly vacuum fabric with an upholstery attachment.
- Wipe these window treatments with a damp cloth to clean.
- Do not immerse in water or soak your roller blinds.
Wrapping Up
Blinds are the perfect window treatments for your rooms, as they help reduce sun glare, and control privacy and light. Sun Blinds carries options that are easy to clean. We hope these tips will help you maintain your blinds longer.
