How To Clean Sheer Vertical Shades?

sheer vertical shades combine the advantages of curtains and blinds, with a beautiful appearance, good shading and privacy protection, loved by people, however, how to keep clean is a difficult problem, next let's learn how to clean sheer vertical shades.

I. The Daily Cleaning And Maintenance

A. Dust Cleanup

1. Tool selection
    Microfiber cleaning cloth: this cloth has excellent dust absorption and decontamination ability, and soft texture, will not scratch the delicate fabric of sheer shades.
    Electrostatic duster: it can effectively remove the dust on the window shades surface through the principle of electrostatic adsorption, easy and fast operation.
2. Cleaning steps
    For microfiber cleaning cloth, gently pinch the corner of the cloth, along the sheer vertical shades of each layer from top to bottom slowly wipe, in the wiping process, pay attention to each layer of the folds and edges, these places are prone to accumulate dust.
    If you are using a static dusting duster, gently bring the duster close to the surface of the sheer vertical shades and then move it slowly from top to bottom in the direction of the sheer vertical shades pages. This will ensure that the dust is fully adsorbed and will not be re-dispersed by improper handling.

B. Light Stain Treatment

1. Cleaning supplies preparation
    Mild cleaning agents: such as bleach-free and strong acid and alkali components of the special window treatments cleaner, diluted baby shampoo and so on. These cleaners can effectively remove stains, but will not cause damage to the material of the window shades.
    Soft bristle brush: Choose a brush with soft and dense bristles for gently brushing stains.
    Clean, damp soft cloth and dry cloth: for wiping the cleaner and absorbing the moisture.
2. Procedure
    In a small clean bowl, mix a small amount of cleaner with warm water in the ratio of 1:10. Dip a soft-bristled brush into a small amount of the mixture and gently dab it over the stain, brushing from the edge to the center of the stain to prevent it from spreading.
    After the stain is removed, wipe it immediately with a wet soft cloth to absorb the cleaner and stain residue, and finally use a dry cloth to gently press the surface of the sheer vertical shades to absorb excess water, to ensure that the surface of the sheer vertical shades is dry, to avoid water stains affecting the aesthetic.

II. Regular Deep Cleaning

A. Removing Sheer Vertical Shades

1. Preparation
    Before starting the disassembly, prepare a large clean bag or box for storing the disassembled window treatments parts to prevent small parts from being lost.
    Check the installation instructions for the sheer vertical shades for the disassembly steps. If there is no instruction manual, you can observe the track and mounting structure of the sheer vertical shades, which usually have connecting parts such as snaps, screws or hooks.
2. Removal Steps
    First, pull the sheer vertical shades to the fully expanded state. Find the fixtures at both ends of the track. If they are snap-fastened, gently press the snap-fasteners with your fingers and remove the sheer vertical shades from the track at the same time; if they are screw-fastened, unscrew the screws with a suitable screwdriver, but be careful to keep the screws in a proper place.
    During the disassembly process, for the hooks or other connectors connecting the sheer vertical shades pages, carefully remove them one by one and put all the parts into a prepared bag or box.

B. Soaking and Cleaning

1. Cleaning Environment Preparation
    Choose a large enough cleaning container, such as a bathtub or a large-capacity plastic basin, to ensure that the container is clean and free of debris, so as not to scratch the sheer vertical shades in the cleaning process.
    According to the size of the sheer shades and the degree of soiling, add an appropriate amount of warm water in the container. Generally speaking, the water temperature is controlled at 30 to 40 degrees Celsius is appropriate, too high a water temperature may damage the material of the sheer vertical shades.
    Add an appropriate amount of mild detergent, such as special detergent for window treatments or mild laundry detergent. The amount of detergent should not be too much, so as not to residual detergent is difficult to rinse clean.
2. Cleaning Operation
    Put the disassembled sheer vertical shades into the cleaning container carefully, make sure the sheer shades pages are completely immersed in water, the soaking time is controlled at 20~30 minutes, during which the csheer shades can be gently turned every 5~10 minutes so that the dirt can be fully soaked out.
    After soaking, gently rub each layer of sheer vertical shades pages, rubbing to pay attention to the strength, to avoid pulling the sheer shades page deformation or damage to its laminated structure, for particularly dirty parts, you can use a soft brush to gently scrub, but do not over-exert yourself.

C. Rinsing and Drying

1. Rinsing Steps
    Remove the soaked and cleaned sheer vertical shades from the detergent solution, put them into another large clean container and rinse them repeatedly with plenty of water. When rinsing, make sure that each layer of the sheer shades page is well rinsed by the water, especially at the pleats and edges, to remove all the detergent residue.
    This can be checked on a sheet-by-sheet basis by gently squeezing the sheet with your hand and observing whether the water that comes out is clear. If the water is still foamy or cloudy, continue rinsing until the water is clear.
2. Drying Method
    After rinsing, gently squeeze out the excess water in the sheer vertical shades, but do not wring them out, spread the sheer vertical shades in a well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight to dry. Direct sunlight may cause the sheer vertical shades to fade or deteriorate.
    A clean towel can be placed underneath the sheer vertical shades to absorb dripping moisture. During the drying process, it is important to organize the layered structure of the sheer vertical shades from time to time to keep them neat and beautiful.

D. Re-Installation

1. Pre-installation Inspection
    Before re-installing the sheer vertical shades, check that all parts of the sheer vertical shades are intact. Check whether the sheer shades pages are broken, whether the hooks are deformed, and so on.
    At the same time, check whether the sheer vertical shades track is clean and free of debris, and whether the track's clips, screws and other fixtures are normal.
2. Installation steps
    First, install the hooks or connectors of the sheer vertical shades to the sheer vertical shades pages in the original order and way. Then, align the top of the sheer shades with the track and carefully hang it into the track. If it is a snap type installation, hear the “click” sound indicates that the installation is in place; if it is a screw fixing, use a screwdriver to tighten the screws, but do not over-tighten them to avoid damage to the track or window shades.
    After the installation is completed, pull the sheer vertical shades to check whether they open and close smoothly and whether the cascade is neat. If you find any jamming or untidy, adjust the position of the sheer vertical shades in time or check the track for foreign objects.

Through the above detailed cleaning methods, we can make the sheer vertical shades always keep clean and tidy, prolong its service life, and at the same time can enhance the interior aesthetics, add a grace to the indoor environment.