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Care & Maintenance / Window
Coverings / Wood, Aluminum & Vertical Blinds |
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CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
 Dusting
with a feather duster or a soft, clean cloth is usually all that is
needed to keep your blinds looking new. Blinds may also be cleaned
using a low suction, hand-held vacuum with a brush attachment.
Stained wood blinds should be treated periodically with lemon oil or
other wood preservative to protect their finish. Do not damp clean
wood blinds; painted or stained, the water could damage their
surface appearance. Ultrasonic cleaning is also not recommended for
wood blinds. Do not wash or dry clean fabric blinds.
Avoid exposing wood and fabric blinds to window or glass cleaners,
as they will cause damage. When cleaning windows, spray cleaner on a
cloth instead of directly onto the window. |
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REQUIRED
MAINTENANCE |
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As needed |
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Most shades and blinds can be spot cleaned with a soft cloth
or sponge moistened, not saturated, with lukewarm water. A
mild detergent can be used if needed in most blinds except
wood blind (remember wood’s worst enemy is water). |
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Weekly |
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Regular dusting with a dry soft, clean cloth or feather
duster will help maintain the like-new appearance of most
blinds, shutters, shades, shadings and sheers. |
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At all times |
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Shades and sheers should always be installed in
well-ventilated areas where they can quickly dry if they
become damp from excessive moisture or humidity. Wood
shutters and blinds should be immediately wiped down with a
dry, soft cloth if they become damp.
IMPORTANT: Do not use magnetic cleaners, such as a
dusting mitt, on any room-darkening fabric. It will damage
the backing of the fabric. Do not use ammonia cleaners on or
near any fabric. |
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