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Care & cleaning
Our care instructions and the safest ways to clean blinds, curtains and shutters.
Care & cleaningHow to clean curtains the right waySheers, coated blockouts and lined curtains each need a different method. Here is how to clean curtains at home, from vacuuming to a full wash.
Care & cleaningHow to wash curtains without damaging themCheck the care label, wash by hand where you can, dry in the shade and never tumble dry. A step-by-step guide to washing curtains safely.
Care & cleaningHow to wash sheer curtains (and when not to use the machine)Our sheers are hand wash only. Here is how to wash sheer curtains safely, clean them while hanging, and decide when a machine is a bad idea.
Care & cleaningHow to clean blockout curtains at homeBlockout fabric is coated, so it needs gentler care than a sheer. Here is how to clean blockout curtains, what to avoid and when to call a professional.
Care & cleaningHow to clean rubber-backed curtains without peelingThe backing on rubber-backed curtains peels when it meets heat, rubbing or itself while wet. Here is how to clean them safely and what to avoid.
Care & cleaningHow to clean blinds: every type, step by stepFabric blinds, slatted blinds and shutters each need a different method. Here is how to clean blinds of every type, without damaging them.
Care & cleaningHow to remove mould from blinds and curtainsMould on blinds and curtains usually starts with condensation. Here is how to clean it safely, when to replace instead, and how to stop it returning.
Care & cleaningHow to clean roller blinds without damaging the fabricThe safe, simple way to clean roller blinds while they hang: dust, damp sponge, dry. Includes what to avoid and how to handle grease, chains and brackets.
Care & cleaningHow to clean vertical blinds (on or off the track)Clean vertical blinds in place with a soft cloth and damp sponge, or take the vanes off for heavy build-up. Step-by-step, with mould tips.
Care & cleaningHow to clean venetian blinds: aluminium, timber and fauxwoodA step-by-step guide to cleaning venetian blinds, with the right method for aluminium, timber and fauxwood slats and what to avoid, including vinegar.
Care & cleaningHow to clean plantation shutters (PVC and timber)Dust, wipe and dry: how to clean plantation shutters, with separate advice for PVC and timber, hinges, frames and kitchen or bathroom grime.
Care & cleaningRoller blind chain problems and how to fix themChain slipped off, blind won't stay up or rolling crooked? A quick diagnosis table and safe step-by-step fixes, plus when to stop and contact us.
Care & cleaningPlantation shutter problems and how to fix themRubbing panels, uneven gaps, loose blades and stiff hinges, with the checks to make first, the small adjustments that help and when to stop and ask.Ready when you are
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