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We all know that cleaning window treatments can be a royal pain! But today Steven and Chris shared some tips on how to make this tough job a little easier to handle. Let us know how these tips work for you...
SCHEDULE
As a general rule, window treatments should be dusted every two weeks and washed each season.
ROLLER SHADES
Vacuum regularly - Shades should be dusted frequently with the upholstery tool on the vacuum.
Spot treat - For pesky fingerprints or small marks on a sturdy shade, go over them gently with a pencil eraser.
Last resort - Mix a little dish soap in water and use just the bubbles to dab out the stain. Then use a clean, damp cloth to rinse it. Works like a charm!
VENETIAN BLINDS
Sock duster - An easy way to dust venetian blinds is to put a sock over your hand and to rub each slat individually.
OR
Our Facebook friend Barbara says - For light dusting, a large paint brush is nice. Hold it perpendicular to the wall and insert between a few blinds and run the length.
Repel - A great technique is to wipe down each slat with a dryer sheet. This will repel dust and allow for longer periods between cleanings.
Scrub down - For washing, put your blinds in the tub, spray them down with the shower head, apply some baking soda and use a clean toilet brush to give them a good scrub. Then rinse and replace them.
SHEERS
Dust be gone - Every few weeks, use the upholstery tool to vacuum your sheers and drapes. To stop the material from getting sucked in by the vacuum, cover the nozzle with a stocking.
Wash - Once every three months, wash delicate sheers in the washing machine but throw them in a pillowcase first so they can't get snagged on anything. Hang them while they are still damp.
Bonus tip - A quick spritz of anti-static spray repels dust from sheers.
DRAPES
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR DRAPES!
For a quick refresh, try this tip from our Facebook friend Kelly Linton - To freshen drapes, put them in the dryer on low, add a dryer sheet and a wet washcloth. Tumble dry for 20 minutes on the permanent press cycle. Only do one panel at a time. Remove promptly from the dryer and hang so they don't wrinkle.
Hope these tips help! If you have any tips or tricks for cleaning curtain, please share them below.
SCHEDULE
As a general rule, window treatments should be dusted every two weeks and washed each season.
ROLLER SHADES
Vacuum regularly - Shades should be dusted frequently with the upholstery tool on the vacuum.
Spot treat - For pesky fingerprints or small marks on a sturdy shade, go over them gently with a pencil eraser.
Last resort - Mix a little dish soap in water and use just the bubbles to dab out the stain. Then use a clean, damp cloth to rinse it. Works like a charm!
VENETIAN BLINDS
Sock duster - An easy way to dust venetian blinds is to put a sock over your hand and to rub each slat individually.
OR
Our Facebook friend Barbara says - For light dusting, a large paint brush is nice. Hold it perpendicular to the wall and insert between a few blinds and run the length.
Repel - A great technique is to wipe down each slat with a dryer sheet. This will repel dust and allow for longer periods between cleanings.
Scrub down - For washing, put your blinds in the tub, spray them down with the shower head, apply some baking soda and use a clean toilet brush to give them a good scrub. Then rinse and replace them.
SHEERS
Dust be gone - Every few weeks, use the upholstery tool to vacuum your sheers and drapes. To stop the material from getting sucked in by the vacuum, cover the nozzle with a stocking.
Wash - Once every three months, wash delicate sheers in the washing machine but throw them in a pillowcase first so they can't get snagged on anything. Hang them while they are still damp.
Bonus tip - A quick spritz of anti-static spray repels dust from sheers.
DRAPES
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR DRAPES!
For a quick refresh, try this tip from our Facebook friend Kelly Linton - To freshen drapes, put them in the dryer on low, add a dryer sheet and a wet washcloth. Tumble dry for 20 minutes on the permanent press cycle. Only do one panel at a time. Remove promptly from the dryer and hang so they don't wrinkle.
Hope these tips help! If you have any tips or tricks for cleaning curtain, please share them below.
