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It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Window Treatments

It's spring, so it's time to deep clean everything in your home, including your blinds, shades, and shutters. Opening the windows and cleaning your space allows a symbolic fresh start, welcoming the new season into your space.

A person using their brush attachment from a vacuum to dust their window blinds at House To A Home Interiors Near Springfield, Illinois (IL)

At House To A Home Interiors, we carry Hunter Douglas window treatments near Springfield, IL, and we're happy to help you find the best shades, shutters, and blinds, including sharing best practices for cleaning your new window treatments.

How to Clean Metal Mini Blinds

Cleaning your metal blinds is simple. Begin by lowering your metal mini blinds and tilt them so they're nearly all the way down, then dust them with a clean, soft rag, dusting mitt, or a vacuum attachment. You can spot-clean them with an over-the-counter blind cleaner and a soft cloth. Place them into a lukewarm bath with a mild detergent and gently swirl the water around for a deeper clean.

It’s best to avoid the tub if you have the Natural Elements Collection or decorative tape on your metal mini blinds.

How to Clean Wood Blinds

Keep your wood blinds and faux wood blinds clean by regularly dusting them with a clean, soft dust cloth, dusting mitt, or vacuuming them with a brush attachment.

Gently apply lemon oil or another wood preservative to your blinds to enhance their appearance.

How to Clean Fabric Shades

Regularly dust your fabric shades, like Roman shades, with a clean cloth. Avoid dust mitts if you have light-dimming fabrics, as they could damage the lining. You can also use compressed air or a vacuum brush attachment to remove any lingering dust. You can also spot-clean your fabric shades with lukewarm water and a mild detergent. Blot the spot carefully until it’s gone. For those with cellular shades, use a blow dryer on the cool setting or compressed air to blow out bugs and dust from the fabric layers.

If there are deeper stains, contact us for the nearest Hunter Douglas cleaning service. Other methods, like injection or extraction, are available, and professionals can do them in your home, so you won't need to remove them.

How to Clean Shutters

To clean shutters, dust them with a microfiber cloth or feather duster to keep them looking their best. For a deeper clean, use the brush attachment on your vacuum. You can also spot-clean wood shutters with lukewarm water and a sponge.

For your vinyl and composite shutters, gently rub dryer sheets on them to help them repel dust longer.

Shop Hunter Douglas Window Treatments Near Springfield, IL

Tidy window treatments contribute to making your home look fresh and inviting. At House To A Home Interiors, we want you to have light control and privacy that suits your home and your needs. We'll work with you to customize your window treatments and ensure you know the best cleaning practices to quickly clean up a spill, perform regular maintenance, and deep clean when needed.

Find your dream window treatments when you request a consultation by calling (217) 787-9201 or leaving a message on our contact form. We proudly serve Springfield, Chatham, Taylorsville, and Decatur, Illinois.