Standard household cleaners and soap and water would seem to be the logical choice for the D-I-Yer. Yet, the effect on the fabric may be less than perfect. Depending upon the age of the fabric, such cleaning may cause more harm than good.
The best plan of action would be to first test the effect of the cleaning solution on the fabric.
Most people would remove the treatments from the windows to clean them. This requires climbing a ladder and removing the mechanism and treatment from the hanging brackets. Once taken down, the method used to clean the shades is up to you. Here is where a problem could occur.
Soaking is not something recommended and cleaning the shades while still hanging requires skill and care to avoid any damage or shrinkage.
Cellular shades and Hunter-Douglas products such as Honeycomb, Duettes and Luminettes contain a lot of surface area, front, back and inside that need cleaning to remove dust, mites, insects and their droppings that love to reside inside the “cells”.
Roller shades of course only have a front surface and the backside that require cleaning. Cellular shades actually contain four sides. The front surface, rear surface and the inside surfaces.
Chicago can be a harsh environment for any fabric: shades, draperies, valances, lampshades. All are subject to changes in humidity, temperature, UV rays that can cause fading as well a damage to the fabric itself. That’s why we test the effectiveness of cleaning your shades before any cleaning begins.
OnSite Drapery Care is the professional solution to all your fabric treatments. We use only environmentally friendly, Green Earth cleaning solutions. We clean your treatments where they hang. There is no need to remove the shades from the windows and your rooms are ready to be used almost immediately.
Our technicians will come to your location and evaluate your cleaning needs, check for any possible damage and give you a firm quote. After your acceptance, cleaning can begin immediately, depending on the time of day and number of treatments to be cleaned.
When you think about it, doesn’t it make sense to trust your cleaning needs to a professional? The convenience and peace of mind is well worth the cost. Your treatments will be fresh, clean and deodorized. They will look like new and professional cleaning will extend the useful life of your shades.
Especially important is that when we clean your cellular shades, all the nooks and crannies will be cleaned. The hidden dirt, insects and potential for mold will be removed within the cells.
Our environmentally friendly cleaning products will not harm you, your family or your pets. Since the shades are cleaned where they hang, there is no possibility of shrinkage-guaranteed.
Professional dry cleaning at your location. OnSite Drapery Care is the name to remember when you want the job done right the first time with no hassle or removal. We clean them where they hang and guarantee no shrinkage. Serving Chicago, the suburbs, Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan.