Aluminum Horizontal Blinds
Regular Cleaning
- Lightly vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
Soil Removal
- Sponge with a mild detergent and warm water solution and blot dry.
Composite & Faux Wood Blinds
Regular Cleaning
- Lightly vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
Soil Removal
- Sponge with a mild detergent and warm water solution and blot dry.
Natural Shades
Regular Cleaning
- Occasional light vacuuming with a brush attachment. Do not use water or liquid cleaners.
Pleated Shades
Regular Cleaning
- Remove the shade from its window; open it and lay out on a clean, flat surface.
- Lightly vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
Soil Removal
- Remove the shade from its window; open it and lay out on a clean, flat surface.
- To clean fingerprints or soiled spots, use an aerosol spray foam upholstery or fabric cleaner, such as Woolite® or ScotchGard® upholstery cleaners.
- Spray the foam cleaner over the entire area to be cleaned. Immediately scrub the area with a clean, damp sponge (back and forth gently in the direction parallel to the pleats in the fabric) until stains are removed. Be careful not to crush or wrinkle the fabric.
- Remove excess water from the fabric by patting with a clean, dry towel. Hang the shade when completely dry.
- Frequent cleaning may tend to remove the fullness and body of the pleated fabric.
- Do not use strong detergents or spot removers. Dry cleaning or ultrasonic cleaning are not recommended.
Roller & Solar Shades
Regular Cleaning
- Dust with a feather duster.
- Lightly vacuum fabric with an upholstery attachment.
Soil Removal
- Sponge with a mild detergent and warm water solution and blot dry. To avoid permanent creasing, use extra care when cleaning blackout fabrics.
- Do not use strong detergents or spot removers. Dry cleaning is not recommended. Due to the differences in ultrasonic cleaning operators, we do not recommend this method of cleaning.
Roman Shades
Regular Cleaning
- Remove the shade from its window; open it and lay out on a clean, flat surface.
- Lightly vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
Soil Removal
- Remove the shade from its window; open it and lay out on a clean, flat surface.
- To clean fingerprints or soiled spots, use an aerosol spray foam upholstery or fabric cleaner, such as Woolite® or ScotchGard® upholstery cleaners.
- Spray the foam cleaner over the entire area to be cleaned. Immediately scrub the area with a clean damp sponge (back and forth gently) until the stains are removed. Be careful not to crush or wrinkle the fabric.
- Remove excess water from the fabric by patting with a clean, dry towel. Hang the shade when completely dry.
- Do not use strong detergents or spot removers. Dry cleaning is not recommended. Due to the differences in ultrasonic cleaning operators, we do not recommend this method of cleaning.
Natural Shade Fabric
Regular Cleaning
- Occasional light vacuuming with a brush attachment. Do not use water or liquid cleaners.
Roller & Solar Shade Fabric
Regular Cleaning
- Dust with a feather duster.
- Lightly vacuum fabric with an upholstery attachment.
Soil Removal
- Sponge with a mild detergent and warm water solution and blot dry. To avoid permanent creasing, use extra care when cleaning blackout fabrics.
- Do not use strong detergents or spot removers. Dry cleaning is not recommended. Due to the differences in ultrasonic cleaning operators, we do not recommend this method of cleaning.
Roman Shade Fabric
Regular Cleaning
- Remove the shade from its window; open it and lay out on a clean, flat surface.
- Lightly vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
Soil Removal
- Remove the shade from its window; open it and lay out on a clean, flat surface.
- To clean fingerprints or soiled spots, use an aerosol spray foam upholstery or fabric cleaner, such as Woolite® or ScotchGard® upholstery cleaners.
- Spray the foam cleaner over the entire area to be cleaned. Immediately scrub the area with a clean damp sponge (back and forth gently) until the stains are removed. Be careful not to crush or wrinkle the fabric.
- Remove excess water from the fabric by patting with a clean, dry towel. Hang the shade when completely dry.
- Do not use strong detergents or spot removers. Dry cleaning is not recommended. Due to the differences in ultrasonic cleaning operators, we do not recommend this method of cleaning.
Vertical Blinds
Vinyl Vanes
Regular Cleaning
- Regularly dust or vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
Soil Removal
- For soil removal, sponge with a mild detergent and warm water solution and blot dry.
- Vanes may be removed and immersed in water.
- If a thin film of mild detergent is left on vanes, static electricity will be eliminated.
Fabric Vanes
Regular Cleaning
- Regularly dust or vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
Soil Removal
- For soil removal, sponge with a mild detergent and warm water solution (or dry fabric cleaner) and blot dry.
- Do not immerse Fabric vanes in water. Dry cleaning is not recommended.
Wood Blinds
Regular Cleaning
- Lightly vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
Soil Removal
- Painted and Stained Finishes: Clean with Pledge or other spray polish and a soft cloth. Never use water.
