Care Guide for Window Coverings
Care & Guide for Window Coverings
Roller Blind
Most of the time, roller blinds are easy enough that you can clean them yourself. You might also want to get a professional if they’re really dirty or have been neglected for too long since some dust is hard-to prevent on its own!
If you’re the type that loves doing everything themselves, then just follow these steps below:
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- Vacuum attachments are the most effective way of eliminating dust, but if you don’t have one or your brushes aren’t working try a cotton sock over the bristles.
- If you want to remove the light stains, we recommend using a wet cloth. Avoid excess dampness on the fabrics.
- If you’re dealing with persistent marks, it may be time to try a different cleaning agent. It is important to test the cleaning agent on a tiny, unobtrusive area first. The fabric will not be harmed and if it does work then you can apply more of that specific product for better results!
Vertical Blinds and Panel Glides
- Vacuum attachments are the most effective way of eliminating dust from Vertical Blinds and Panel Glides, but if you don’t have one or your brushes aren’t working try a cotton sock over the bristles.
- If you want to remove the light stains, we recommend using a wet cloth. Avoid excess dampness on the fabrics.
- If you’re dealing with persistent marks, it may be time to try a different cleaning agent. It is important to test the cleaning agent on a tiny, unobtrusive area first.
- If the mark still has not been removed, then try rubbing it off with a rubber or eraser.
- Vertical drapes are at times washed in the washing machine, but it’s not recommended due to potential damage. Some people even put them into their bath! Our advice for cleaning is always dry-clean only.
Venetian Blinds
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- You must clean the venetian blinds on regular intervals to put a stop to dirt build-up.
- Most dust can easily be removed with the soft brush attachment, but if you don’t have one for your vacuum cleaner try using cotton socks over hand or feather duster instead and avoid excess moisture when cleaning!
- It is suggested to clean light marks using damp clothes, to avoid using excess moisture to the cloth.
- If the stubborn marks on your blinds are not going away, a mild cleaning agent may be all you need. Before using any type of cleaner we recommend testing it out on a small inconspicuous area first to make sure that it won’t damage what’s underneath.
- To avoid rainwater damage it is important for blinds or other window coverings to not let rain water fall on them. If they do get wet, be sure to dry them immediately!
- It is recommended to clean mists every two weeks in seaside locations
- To slow the effects of fading from the sun, Mikes recommends that you alternate the side of the slats that are facing the sun.
Plantation Shutters
- Vacuum attachments are effective ways of removing dust, but if you don’t have one or your brushes aren’t working try a cotton sock over the bristles.
- We recommend using a wet cloth for removing the light reveals,. Avoid excess dampness on the shutters.
- If the stubborn marks on your shutters are not going away, a mild cleaning agent may be all you need. Before using any type of cleaner we recommend testing it out on a small inconspicuous area first to make sure that it won’t damage what’s underneath.
- do not let rain water fall on them, If the plantation shutters do get wet, be sure to dry them immediately!
- It is recommended to clean mists every two weeks in seaside locations
- To slow the effects of fading from the sun, Mikes recommends that you alternate the side of the slats that are facing the sun.
