How to Keep Your Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Window Shades Looking Like New!
Here at Altra Home Décor, our Phoenix-area customers frequently ask us, “How do I clean my Hunter Douglas Silhouette® window shades?”
Silhouette window shade fabric has been treated with a proprietary process that repels dust, soil, and stains, making home cleaning simple. In fact, all of Hunter Douglas window treatments are designed for easy care and cleaning.
To clean from everyday use of your Silhouette window shades, you can lightly dust them with a cloth or feather duster. For a deeper cleaning, gently vacuum the shades with the brush attachment. To clean between the vanes, use compressed air or blow with a hair dryer set on cool (not heat) to blow dust away.
If you need to clean a spot that’s on the shade, use a soft cloth or sponge moistened with lukewarm water. If you need to, add mild detergent and gently blot the fabric. Never rub, and be sure to avoid creasing the shade’s fabric. Remember: if you do spot-clean your shade, that area may appear cleaner than the rest of the shade.
To keep your Silhouette window shading looking like new, we also recommend two additional cleaning methods:
- Professional ultrasonic cleaning: With the ultrasonic cleaning technique, the shade is dipped into a tank of warm water and mild detergent. Then sound waves are used to clean the fabric. This is best for shades that are heavily soiled.
- Injection/extraction cleaning system: This method of cleaning injects a cleaning solution into the fabric and immediately extracts the dirty solution. There is no need to remove the shade from the window because this service is usually done in the home.
Final Tip
To keep your shades looking their best: You can steam wrinkles out using a hand-held travel-size steamer that provides continuous steam. If you have other questions or want advice about which method would be the best, contact our professionals at Altra Home Décor.
Silhouette Shades in Phoenix
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
