How to Maintain and Clean Drapes the Right Way

The drapes that cover windows around your home are a big part of your overall interior design. Drapes in just right color and style can go a long way toward creating a great look, and they can be quickly changed out if you want to alter your décor for a certain season or even for a specific event. However, just like anything else in your home, drapes are prone to accumulating dirt and wear over the years. If you want to keep your house looking fresh and clean, maintaining your drapes is a big part of the job.
It is easy to forget about your drapes because they mostly stay out of the way while you go about your day do day life. However, if you can invest a little bit of time and effort into caring for these items, they will reward you with many years of reliable service.
Keep Them Dry    
Unfortunately, since drapes live near windows, they are prone to becoming damp depending on the conditions both inside and outside of your home. If there is condensation on your windows, for example, that moisture could be transferred to the fabric of the drapes – which is bad for the material in the long run. If at all possible, try to keep your drapes in a position that prevents them from becoming wet, and dry them off as quickly as you can if they are contacted by water.
Out of the Sun?
It seems somewhat impossible to keep your drapes out of the sunlight, but that is actually an important step in their care. If you allow the sun to beat through the window and directly onto the drapes on a regular basis, you will quickly notice the color of the material start to fade. There is an easy way to prevent this from happening, however – simply tie the drapes back during a sunny day whenever possible. The daytime sun will only beat down on the side of your house for a few hours at the most, so try to be aware of that time period of tie the drapes back as necessary. Even if you are only able to take this action from time to time, the reduced sun exposure will greatly help the condition of your drapes.
Follow Directions
While it might sound simple, the best way to care for your drapes is to follow the directions that are provided on the tag. Drapes can be made of a variety of different materials, so care instructions will vary from item to item. You can’t use a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to drapes – instead, you have to tailor your cleaning techniques to match the specific pieces that you own.
Of course, if you don’t feel comfortable caring for your own drapes, you can always bring them to the professional team at Prestige Cleaners. We have nearly three decades of experience in this business, so you can count on us to get the job done right. Beyond caring for linens, we also providing tailoring, hand finished shirt laundry, shoe repair, and much more. We hope to have the chance to serve you soon!