House shade cleaning question

[Dan Murphy]

Lady M asked me to pick up something at the hardware store (or whereever) to clean a cloth-covered pleated window shade. Any ideas what I need to try and find, or a suggested way to clean it? I know you guys will have the answer, probably many.

I'll check back later today, need to leave soon.


Thanks,

Dan

 

[olena]

I've never heard of such a device. You mean there's something out there that could make that chore easier?

All this time, I've been ussing brisk strokes with a feather duster, a vaccuum attachment or one of thos can dusters to blow dust off.

 

[Chattyaholic]

I only have one cloth pleated lamp shade, and I just take it outside on the deck and take an old toothbrush to the pleats.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I use a stiff paintbrush type thing that I got from the Clean Team:

http://www.thecleanteam.com/catalog_f.cfm

(click on "brushes" then "dusting brush")

 

[tiggerlover]

I have two lamps that are cloth pleat and I just use the attachment on my vacuum cleaner. I didn't know there was a special device to clean the shades, but I will check back here to see if anyone else knows.

Good luck, Dan.

 

[Lynn CC]

I put the brush attachment on my vacume and open the air valve so it's not going to ruin the shade. It does a great job if you get just the right suction.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks everyone. Looks like we do it the old-fashioned way, no easy way out, LOL. Again, thanks.

 

[debster812]

Just a minute everyone. HOLD IT!! DO you mean, there is something that Mr. Dan Murphy, Internet Guru Extrordinaire, cannot find online????? :gasp: be still my heart.

You might also try www.smithandnoble.com That is where we buy our blinds/shades, etc, and they may have some advice.

 

[KimRaye]

I'll be right back!!! I had a spray of some kind for cloth, pleated shades and, if I haven't used the whole can, it'll be upstairs..............

 

[KimRaye]

Here's the product, FABRIC BLIND CLEANER by BLIND GLO. Blind-Glo Products, Inc.

I don't think this is as handy for pleated shades as much as it would be for vertical panels. Otherwise, I wouldn't still have almost a whole bottle. It's yours though, if you want it Dan.

 

[Dan Murphy]

LOL, Debbie, you are nuts.

I actually did not search the Net before asking here, a real departure for me, LOL.

I did find this now on some site........

Care and Maintenance

The following cleaning instructions have been developed for the fabric used in pleated shades. Remove the pleated shade from its window, open the shade and lay it out on a clean, flat surface, such as a table or countertop. If the shade is dusty, simply vacuum over it using an upholstery attachment. For cleaning fingerprints or soiled spots on pleated shades, we recommend using an aerosol spray foam upholstery or fabric cleaner, such as Woolite ® or ScotchGard ® upholstery cleaners. Do not use strong detergents or spot removers. Spray the foam cleaner over the entire areas to be cleaned. Immediately scrub the area with a clean damp sponge (back and forth gently in the direction parallel to the pleats in the fabric) until the stains are removed. If necessary, the entire shade may be cleaned in this fashion. Be careful not to crush or wrinkle the fabric. Remove the excess water from the fabric by patting with a clean, dry towel. Hang the shade up when completely dry. Frequent cleaning may tend to remove the fullness and body of the pleated fabric.

Maybe I can ask for that stuff at a shade store, Kim. Or maybe we can discuss it at our next DIS meet, if we are hurting for conversation, LOL. Thanks, Kim.