Cleaning and Maintainance
‘How to clean the blinds?’ is probably the most frequently asked question at the time of purchase.
Most of the window blind fabrics have special coating to give it a strength and stiffness. Favourable side effect of this coating is that it makes the fabric dust repellent and offers it durability and strength to withstand against durt collection. On the other hand, curtain being non-coated fabric, stands more chances of dust collection. Consequently, in most of the cases, blinds are easier to maintain than curtains. Listed below are some of the points which would help you in blinds cleaning and maintenance process.
Either blinds can be cleaned professionally, or you can clean on your own. Refer below chart to know more.
PRODUCT TYPE | DRY CLOTH WIPING | DAMP CLOTH WIPING | VACCUME CLEANING | DRY CLEANING | HAND WASH |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Roller/Sonatine/Solarette/ Roman/Panel/Triton blinds |
YES | YES | YES | YES | NOT RECOMMENDED |
Wooden | YES | NOT RECOMMENDED | YES | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED |
Woven woods | YES | NOT RECOMMENDED | YES | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED |
PVC blinds | YES | YES | YES | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED |
Cellular blinds | YES | YES | YES | YES | NOT RECOMMENDED |
Digital Printed Roller/Sonatine/Solartette/Roman blinds | YES | NOT RECOMMENDED | YES | NOT RECOMMENDED | NOT RECOMMENDED |
Vertilite blinds | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
1) Pl. Check with dry cleaner regarding his capabilities for blind dry cleaning
2) Roman blinds and vertilite blinds can be detached from its top channel while cleaning/washing
If you find that your blind is not working smoothly, contact us for advice on how you can rectify the issue. Occasionally, parts may need to be replaced – we can order these for you and explain how to fit them.