Thorough Spring cleaning can refresh and energize your home. At the Blind Guy near Kalispell, we hope you’ll pay particular attention to your window treatments since regular cleaning can help maintain their look and appeal. We can help with both window treatment cleaning tips and finding the right window treatments that suit your needs and style. We carry selections from Hunter Douglas, Graber, Alta, and Norman, and love working with you to find your perfect fit.

Continue reading for tips about cleaning window treatments and the rest of your home this spring.

Window Treatment Maintenance

Interior Window Treatments: Tips for Cleaning Blinds and Shutters

To clean hard treatments, pull them so they’re all the way down and then tilt the slats or louvers so they’re almost all the way closed, with just enough space to run a dusting mitt all the way along them. If they’re closed all the way, there’s a portion where they’re overlapping that doesn’t get dusted.

Then:

• Use a feather duster, cleaning mitt, or vacuum brush to remove all dust.
• Spot clean with a damp cloth for tougher blemishes or stains.
• Apply a wood preservative to wood blinds and shutters to boost their shine and protect the wood.

Interior Window Treatments: Tips for Cleaning Window Shades

To spring-clean your shades, lower them all the way to dust them. You can even run a vacuum cleaner brush across the fabric for a deeper clean. If there are spots or stains, use a damp cloth with a mild soap to gently clean them. 

Note:

• Some fabrics may need additional care.
• Consider professional cleaning services for deeper cleans or delicate fabrics.

Exterior Window Treatment Maintenance

Just like with interior shades, start by rolling your patio shades or exterior window treatments all the way down, then dust them with a feather duster or vacuum brush. Once they’re dusted:

• Rinse your shades with a steady, even spray from a hose, not a pressure washer.
• Use a mild soap or detergent in lukewarm water to remove any stains.
• Wash off the soap with the hose.
• Let them air dry.

Follow interior window treatment maintenance for security shutters.

Declutter Your Home

Your windows aren’t the only thing that can use a refresh. Spring is a wonderful time to declutter, making spaces more functional. Sort your board games, your books, your art supplies, and your cooking items to think about what you actually use. Ask yourself: Have I used this item in the past year? If not, consider donating gently used items, recycling, or throwing them out.

Removing unneeded items can make a significant difference in your home’s space and functionality and improve your mental health.

Focus on Overlooked Details

During your regular cleaning, it’s easy to overlook certain areas. Use your spring cleaning motivation to focus on these details, such as: 

• Baseboards
• Walls
• Dryer Vent
• Top of the Cabinets
• Doors, including the Trim
• Ceiling Fans
• Exterior Siding
• Fridge and Freezer
• All the Filters

Pro Tip: Organize your cleaning supplies first so you know what cleaning or organizational supplies you’ll need. This can help reduce runs to the store.

Contact Us for Window Treatment Maintenance Near Kalispell

Custom window treatments that let you enjoy the beauty of nature while providing privacy and light control are a game-changer. We’ll help you find the style you like, the material that looks best, and colors that complement your home. Whether you’re looking for blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, awnings, patio shades, or security shutters, we’ll work with you to customize them. We’ll also make sure you know how to clean them, so they look fabulous and continue functioning perfectly for years to come.

Request a free in-home consultation by calling (406) 755-7525 or completing our contact form. We’ll help you visualize the window treatments in your home for an effortless decision. The Blind Guy near Kalispell proudly serves the greater Flathead area, including Kalispell, Bigfork, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, West Glacier, Ronan, Plains, Condon, Rollins, and Polson, MT.