How to Clean Shades

Not wanting to clean your shades because you have other things to do is one thing. Not cleaning your shades because you are scared you will damage them from not doing it right is a whole other thing.

With shades spanning from sheers and Romans to roller and cellular, figuring out how to clean your particular set of blinds can feel overwhelming. Luckily, we are here to help you overcome that thing with ease and confidence. Read on to learn how to clean shades from Hunter Douglas with our trusted tips and tricks.

Tips for Cleaning Shades

As we mentioned, Hunter Douglas shades are broken down into several categories. To keep it easy, we have summed up the best cleaning tips on how to clean shades from Hunter Douglas below:

Fabric Shadings

• DO: Clean via duster, gentle hand-held vacuum, compressed air, hairy dryer on its cool setting, spot cleaning, water immersion, or ultrasonic cleaning. If you use a spray cleaner, be sure to spray on a cloth versus spraying it directly on the window. This will prevent damaging the fabrics or splattering the cleaner all over the shade.
• DON'T: Avoid using magnetic cleaners like a dusting mitt on light-dimming fabrics. This will damage the light-dimming backing and reduce its strength.

Provenance® Woven Wood Shades

• DO: Clean via dusting, gentle hand vacuuming, compressed air, hairy dryer on its cool setting, spot cleaning, or water immersion.
• DON'T: Steam directly onto the shade if you want to remove wrinkles. Instead, steam the liner from the back of the shade on a low setting.

Privacy Sheers

• DO: Clean via duster, gentle hand-held vacuum, spot cleaning, or ultrasonic cleaning.
• DON'T: use an attachment if you decide to use a hand-held vacuum. This can damage the delicate fabric of the shade.

Pro Tip

Revisit the cleaning manual of your Hunter Douglas product for specific cleaning tips on the material you have. Or, contact one of our friendly experts to learn more about the best practices for cleaning your particular shades. We are happy to help you learn how to properly maintain your shades so they look as beautiful as the day you brought them home.

Contact Us Today

Cleaning your shades doesn't have to cause you to have nervous palpitations. By following the specific instructions on cleaning your Hunter Douglas shades, you can easily bring your window treatments to their former glory. Of course, if you decide to go the professional route, we don't blame you! Just be sure to contact our team to understand what questions you should ask the professionals before they begin.

To learn more about how to clean shades from Hunter Douglas, be sure to contact or visit us today at All About Blinds. We are located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and proudly serve Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Washington County, and Sullivan County, Tennessee.