How to Clean Hunter Douglas Window Treatments

Your Hunter Douglas window treatments are an investment worth protecting. With the appropriate care, you’re able to maintain the beauty and functionality of these incredible window coverings for years to come.

At Walls & Windows, we've compiled this guide to help homeowners near Bellingham, WA, clean Hunter Douglas window treatments and keep their blinds, shades, and shutters looking their best.

General Cleaning Guidelines for Your Hunter Douglas Products

Before beginning any cleaning, remember that Hunter Douglas artisans design the products for minimal maintenance. It’s best to consult your product's specific care instructions first. Here are general tips that apply to most Hunter Douglas window treatments:

• Regular, light dusting suffices for routine care.
• Use gentle cleaning methods to avoid damage.
• Avoid excessive moisture, especially with wood blinds.
• Never use harsh chemical cleaners.

How to Clean Wooden Blinds

Hunter Douglas wooden blinds, like Parkland® Wood Blinds, require special care to maintain their innate beauty. How to clean wooden blinds properly involves these simple steps:

• Lower your blinds completely and tilt the slats almost closed, leaving a small gap to reach overlapping areas.
• Use a soft, clean cloth or your favorite dusting mitt to wipe each slat gently.
• Vacuum using the brush attachment on low suction for a deeper clean.

For added luster, periodically treat your wood blinds with lemon oil or wood preservatives, like fine wood furniture. Always keep Hunter Douglas wooden blinds away from high-humidity areas and never use water-based cleaning methods or chemical solvents, as these may damage the finish and warp the wood.

How to Clean Faux Wood Blinds

Hunter Douglas alternatives to wood blinds, like EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds, offer enhanced durability while maintaining a beautiful, genuine, wood-like appearance that elevates any room. When learning how to clean faux wood blinds, follow these steps:

• Remove surface dust with a soft rag or vacuum with a brush attachment.
• Dampen a clean rag lightly with mild soap and water for stubborn dirt.
• Wipe each blind slat gently and follow with a dry cloth to remove moisture.

While cleaning wood blinds of the faux variety allows for light moisture, avoid soaking these products or using harsh chemicals that could damage their finish.

How to Clean Other Hunter Douglas Window Treatments

Here are a few more helpful tips for cleaning more Hunter Douglas window treatments:

Metal Blinds

For Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds, you can dust, vacuum, or use mild soap and water. You can immerse most metal blinds in lukewarm water for deeper cleaning, but never immerse headrails with specialized operating systems like PowerView® Automation.

Cellular Shades

For Duette® Cellular Shades, use compressed air or your hairdryer on the cool setting to eliminate dust from inside the shade’s pockets. Gentle vacuuming works well for surface dust on these cellular shades.

Sheer Shades

Hunter Douglas sheer shades like Silhouette® Sheer Shades or Luminette® Sheer Panels require special care. Gentle dusting or vacuuming is usually sufficient. Never use magnetic cleaners on light-dimming fabrics.

Consider Professional Cleaning Services

When your window treatments need deeper cleaning than you can provide at home, Walls & Windows offers ultrasonic cleaning for compatible Hunter Douglas products. This service benefits heavily soiled treatments, homes with allergy concerns, or specialty fabrics.

Maintaining Your Investment with Walls & Windows

Following these cleaning guidelines will preserve the beauty and functionality of your Hunter Douglas window treatments for years.

If you have questions about cleaning particular products or need professional cleaning services, contact our team at (360) 676-5223 or request a free consultation online. Walls & Windows proudly serves Bellingham, Whatcom County, Skagit County, Island County, WA, and the surrounding areas.