Cleaning Accordion Blinds

Take your time when wiping dusting or rolling the fabric.

Cleaning accordion blinds. So i called the number from the truck i had seen on the freeway. I knew nothing about the company itself but what incredible blind luck. Apply cleaning tools to the shades in a side to side motion. With all of your cleaning items in hand it s time to begin cleaning your pleated shades.

Carefully remove them unstring them if need be and vacuum them well. Here are some tips to keep your shades in tip top shape. Footage of a customers dirty pleated shades being cleaned on site in our mobile trailer. And although cleaning cellular shades may seem like a daunting task it is actually rather simple to make them look like new.

It is a good idea to vacuum the shades during your regular cleaning routine. If you ve let your blinds or shades accumulate dirt or if spot cleaning just isn t getting the job done it s time to give your blinds or shades a bath. Start with the headrail and wipe away any dirt or dust using a clean sponge or cloth dipped in your mixture of warm water and mild soap. Be sure to wring it out thoroughly before using it on your shades to keep moisture from getting inside the headrail.

Glenn and mike did a wonderful job. My rooms were even brighter. Frequent cleaning using detergents and other cleaning products will reduce the fullness of the fabric and over time produce shallow looking blinds. The defining honeycomb shape of the cells means cleaning your shades won t be as quick as cleaning blinds with slats.

Then fill your clean bathtub with warm soapy water and place them inside. If dusting hasn t helped stains blotted clean with a damp cloth warm water and a mild detergent like dish soap. Follow the direction of the pleating to prevent the fabric from becoming deformed or misshapen. Do not scrub the fabric as this can cause pilling or damage.

Use gentle short strokes when wiping your shades with a cloth duster or lint roller. Do not forget to clean the shade assembly with a damp cloth. Blot the affected area until the stain is gone then blot dry with another clean cloth.