Roman blinds look fantastic at your window, ideal for making a statement and are suitable for any room. Bedroom, living room, dining room, whichever room you choose, there will be a time where they need cleaning. Cleaning your roman blinds regularly will keep them looking good as new and ensure longevity. The great thing about roman blinds is that they are easy to maintain and can be cleaned without needing to take them down from your window. Our latest article guides you through the process of cleaning your roman blinds.
What are roman blinds?
Roman blinds are made of fabric which is designed to pleat when raised. They come in a range of different fabrics, from silk to cotton. Roman blinds are often chosen as an alternative to curtains due to the large range of colours, patterns and textiles available to choose from. The blinds are built by mounting slates that are connected to cords into the back of fabric panels. They are great for light control as they can be adjusted at any time of the day.
How to clean roman blinds:
Cleaning your roman blinds will help to prevent dust build up, dust mites and even prevent mould from growing on the fabric if the room is damp or the windows condensate.
Vacuuming is a great way to keep your roman blinds clean and in good condition. This is arguably the easiest way of cleaning your roman blinds. To remove any dust or debris, use the upholstery attachment on your vacuum and lightly vacuum the blinds surface. Make sure that you pay attention to the bottom and sides of the blinds, these are the areas of the blind that gather the most amount of dust and debris. Using the attachment, lightly brush down the fabric in a downward motion until you have vacuumed all the surfaces of the blind.
Vacuuming your blind is a quick and simple way of cleaning your roman blinds. However, if you have blinds that are delicate like silk, you will want to err on the side of caution. In this case, use a feather duster or a microfibre cloth instead. Follow the same steps as if you were vacuuming the blind surface!
How to remove stains from your roman blinds:
Removing any stains that have worked their way into the fabric is possible, although we are afraid to say it is not guaranteed! This process needs to be undertaken with a moderate degree of caution to ensure that the stain is not worsened or to ensure you do not damage the delicate fabric.
Step one: Try to remove the stain with water. Use a clean, damp cloth that it fully wrung out (to avoid watermarks) and test this on a small area of the blind. If the area passes the test, move onto the stain. Very gently rub or blot the stain until it begins to fade.
Step two: If simply using water does not remove the stain, add some detergent and see if this makes a difference.
Step three: Is the stain persisting? You may need to add specialist fabric stain removal to the water. Ensure that you use a stain remover that is safe for your blind fabric. The label on the remover will state which fabric it should not be used on. Make sure you check properly, if you are not careful you could remove the colour of the blind as well as the stain (and we are sure this is not the result you wanted).
Elite Blinds UK
We hope this article has helped you understand the best way to clean your roman blinds. However, it may be the case that the pesky stain just won’t budge. If this is the case, why not take the opportunity to brighten up the room with some new roman blinds? Here at Elite Blinds UK, we have a collection of beautifully stylish bespoke roman blinds. We are leaders in the industry for designing, delivering and installing blinds across the North West. If you would like to know more about our collection or services, please get in touch. Visit our contact us page for more information.
