What are the Easiest Window Treatments to Clean?

When you’re living life at the speed of a New York minute, you know how valuable time is. Finding window treatments that are easy to clean and aesthetically appealing is essential. Let’s discuss which window treatments are easy to maintain and the best ways to clean them.

• Roller Shades: Roller shades are like hardy houseplants that can survive with minimal effort. Their flat surface doesn’t allow dust to settle, and the sleek housing protects the shade when you raise it fully.
• Cellular Shades: Consider cellular shades if you prefer a shade with more visual weight that is still low maintenance. They have unmatched texture, exceptional insulation, and a lack of space for dust to gather, which means they’re a breeze to clean. Use the upholstery attachment for your vacuum to gently remove dirt from window shades.
• Horizontal and Vertical Blinds: We promise that blinds do not live up to their reputation of being tough to clean. This is especially true if you choose vertical blinds. Their orientation makes it difficult for dust and debris to adhere to the slats; wide spacing allows you to wipe down the components quickly. If horizontal blinds are a better fit for your home, clean them by tilting the slats entirely up or down and wiping them from left to right with a feather duster or microfiber cloth. Then switch direction and repeat, working from top to bottom. Remember to keep hardwood blinds dry; use wood polish on the slats to help remove dirt and repel dust.
• Wood, Composite, and Vinyl Shutters:  Shutters function similarly to blinds but are less complicated to clean. They mount directly to the window frame, so dust has little space to settle between the window covering and the sill. You can choose from various louver sizes, and there’s no risk of them bending or breaking while cleaning.

Consistency is key to cleaning, regardless of what type of window treatments you have. Include cleaning your window treatments in your usual weekly house cleaning routine, and plan for a deep clean once or twice annually. Faux wood and vinyl window coverings can tolerate wet and dry cleaning methods, as well as light scrubbing to remove stains. Fabric shades look their best when kept dry, but you can spot-clean them with warm water and mild soap. It’s crucial to blot the fabric as rubbing can damage the shade.

Which easy to clean window treatments will you add to your home? If you need help deciding, our experienced designers are ready to work with you! Janovic is the city’s leading Hunter Douglas window treatments and Benjamin Moore paint dealer.

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