Drapery Cleaning

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!

Ifyou have a significant investment in your draperies you will 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.