Care of Your Shades and Blinds
OK, first off, shades are usually made of fabric or a fabric-like product. They are manufactured as pleated, honeycomb or Silhouette-type coverings and are considered a ‘hard’ window covering. As opposed to soft window coverings, such as custom-made drapes and Roman shades — which I make. Blinds are coverings made of slats of wood, metal or plastic and these are also considered hard window coverings. For ease, in this article, I’ll just say ‘shades.’ Whether custom-made or purchased from a big-box store, shades can be expensive. Keeping them in optimal working order will increase their longevity and keeping them clean is the first step. Dust accumulation in the lift mechanisms will interfere with the smooth operation of the shades and dirty cords tangle more easily. Please don’t assume that because the coverings are made of a fabric-like product they are washable. Water may stain the product and the cords could READ MORE