The fabric layers within cellular shades are part of the innovative technology that allows them to insulate your windows or doors and improve energy conservation. Like anything in your home, you can keep them looking their best with low maintenance and routine cleaning.
At Phillips Paint and Decorating Center near Lancaster, PA, you can customize door and regular or large window cellular shades from Hunter Douglas. Our team can also provide the manufacturer care guide with a few tips for this year’s spring cleaning.
How to Clean Cellular Shades
To properly clean your cellular shades, you can use items you already have, so there’s no need to purchase any special tools. However, use caution not to damage the material unintentionally. This accident will make your cellular window treatments less effective and may require repair or replacement.
Here are four steps you can take to clean your cellular shades:
Step 1: Dust or Vacuum the Shade’s Surface
Start by dusting the side of your cellular shades that face the room. Hunter Douglas artisans designed the shades’ fabric to repel dirt and dust, but light dusting can keep them looking fresh. It’s helpful to avoid using a dusting mitt on light-dimming fabric since this can damage the backing.
Instead of using dusting tools, you can carefully use a vacuum cleaner attachment. You can make vertical strokes using the brush attachment on all Hunter Douglas custom cellular shades except for the Duette® Architella® Elan® fabrics.
Step 2: Clean Out the Cellular Layers
The cell-shaped structure of your cellular shades may trap dust and debris between cleans. Since the fabrics are delicate, avoid using a stick, wand, or handle to eliminate them. Instead, use a can of compressed air or a hairdryer on the cool setting to blow air through them and blow out the pests and dirt.
Dead bugs and other debris trapped in your cellular shades can make them less effective. Cleaning them out at least once every season is a helpful practice.
Step 3: Spot Clean Problem Areas
Your cellular shades could get spots on them that require cleaning. Depending on the fabrics, gently spot-clean them with lukewarm water, a soft cloth, and possibly mild detergent.
However, it’s vital to note that you should avoid spot-cleaning Sonnette® Roller Shades and some other fabrics for cellular shades.
Step 4: Hire a Professional Cleaner
If you’ve followed the previous three steps and still have spots or marks on your cellular shades or require deeper cleaning, contact a Hunter Douglas-certified cleaning shop. They have the tools to provide other cleaning methods, like ultrasonic cleaning or injection and extraction cleaning.
They will also know which fabrics can sustain the various cleaning methods.
Shop Custom Cellular Shades Near Lancaster, PA
Keep your door and regular or large window cellular shades clean and operational with routine cleaning, and a great time to start that habit is in the spring. Visit Phillips Paint and Decorating Center for help customizing cellular shades to complement your interior design. Our friendly design team can collaborate with you to select fabric colors and opacities, pleat sizes, and operating systems.
Learn more about caring for your cellular shades when you contact us online, call (717) 397-1616, or visit us in person at our store. Phillips Paint and Decorating Center is located in Lancaster, PA, and proudly serves Lancaster County, York County, Chester County, Lebanon County, and Berks County, PA.
