Draperies are one of the most misunderstood home decor fabrics and salespersons have little information on their maintenance. So, with a shrug, they suggest “Just let them hang!”
First, home maintenance. There are three things to remember here...vacuum, vacuum, vacuum! That’s about it, and it is quite
important. Draperies collect airborne soils, (dust, lint & pollen), as well as smoke and oily vapors. Also, insects love to take up residence in them. This is what makes regular vacuuming so critical.
But what about cleaning, is it really necessary or should I just let them hang? NO! If you have a significant investment in your draperies you’ll DOUBLE their life with regular cleaning (every 12-18 months).
Let’s get a bit technical and consider another type of soil. It consists of oily, airborne vapors that come from cooking, wood stoves, furnaces and the like. These soils combine with humidity and form a dilute acid which slowly dissolves seams and causes bleaching effect from sunlight. Regular cleaning neutralizes and removes these soils.
Can I clean them myself? Sorry, but usually no. Also special finishing techniques must be used to give them that “decorator fresh” look. Remember if you “Just let them hang”, you may be cutting your drapery life in half. Have them cleaned regularly by a certified professional cleaner.
First, home maintenance. There are three things to remember here...vacuum, vacuum, vacuum! That’s about it, and it is quite
important. Draperies collect airborne soils, (dust, lint & pollen), as well as smoke and oily vapors. Also, insects love to take up residence in them. This is what makes regular vacuuming so critical.
But what about cleaning, is it really necessary or should I just let them hang? NO! If you have a significant investment in your draperies you’ll DOUBLE their life with regular cleaning (every 12-18 months).
Let’s get a bit technical and consider another type of soil. It consists of oily, airborne vapors that come from cooking, wood stoves, furnaces and the like. These soils combine with humidity and form a dilute acid which slowly dissolves seams and causes bleaching effect from sunlight. Regular cleaning neutralizes and removes these soils.
Can I clean them myself? Sorry, but usually no. Also special finishing techniques must be used to give them that “decorator fresh” look. Remember if you “Just let them hang”, you may be cutting your drapery life in half. Have them cleaned regularly by a certified professional cleaner.
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