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How to Clean Your Blinds and Shades
Regular cleaning prevents costly professional repairs. Blinds need minimal upkeep but benefit from consistent attention. Select your blind type below for specific cleaning instructions.
- For light cleaning, use a static charged duster or lightly vacuum with an upholstery attachment
- For spills, apply a sponge with mild detergent and warm water, then blot dry
- Avoid pushing dust into the cords
- Use a static duster or gentle vacuuming with upholstery attachment
- For spills, use mild soap solution and blot thoroughly
- Protect the internal cord system from dust accumulation
- Use a static duster or upholstery vacuum attachment for light cleaning
- For painted or stained finishes, use Pledge® or comparable spray polish with soft cloth
- Tilt slats slightly to access top surfaces
Warning: Never use water on real wood blinds — it risks permanent damage.
- Light dusting or vacuuming works well
- Mild detergent solutions address spills effectively
- Follow the same approach as faux wood blinds
Vinyl Vanes
- Regular dusting or vacuuming with upholstery attachment
- Sponge soiled areas with mild detergent solution
- Louvers may be water-immersed for deep cleaning
Fabric Vanes
- Dust or vacuum gently
- Use mild detergent solution for soil
- Avoid water immersion and dry cleaning entirely
Sheer Vertical Vanes
- May require light re-steaming at low temperature before hanging
- Use feather duster or low-suction vacuuming
- Machine washable on gentle cycle with warm water and mild detergent (no chlorine bleach)
- Hang damp to dry with louvers open
- Light cleaning: feather dust or vacuum with upholstery attachment
- For soil removal, sponge with a mild detergent and warm water solution, then blot dry
- Professional ultrasonic cleaning is available for deeper cleaning needs
Tip: Avoid strong detergents and spot removers.
- Remove shade and lay flat
- Vacuum if dusty
- For stains, apply spray foam upholstery cleaner (Woolite® or ScotchGard® brands suggested)
- Scrub gently with damp sponge, moving parallel to pleats
- Blot with dry towel and hang to dry completely
Note: Do not use strong detergents. Frequent cleaning may reduce fabric fullness.
- Remove from window and lay flat
- Vacuum if needed
- Apply aerosol foam fabric cleaner to soiled areas
- Gently scrub with clean damp sponge
- Pat dry with towel before rehanging
Warning: Avoid strong detergents or spot removers. Professional dry cleaning is not recommended.
- Use static duster or light vacuuming with upholstery attachment
- Apply mild detergent solution for spills, then blot
- Avoid strong detergents or spot removers
- Static dusting or light upholstery vacuuming for regular maintenance
- For spills, use mild detergent solution and blot
- Avoid abrasive scrubbing
- Use static duster or brush-attachment vacuuming to maintain appearance
Warning: Strictly avoid water, solvents, or abrasive cleaning solutions.
General Cleaning Tips
- Do not immerse most blinds and shades unless specifically approved
- Avoid strong detergents and commercial spot removers across most fabric types
- Protect internal cord mechanisms from dust accumulation
- Do not crush or wrinkle delicate fabrics during cleaning
- When in doubt, test cleaning solutions on an inconspicuous area first
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