pleated shades

[scullycat]

Hi all,
I have alot of pleated shades in my home. They're a coupe years old. I am
afraid to clean them. There are some spots/stains on them. Any ideas?

[peggo]

"scullycat" <scullycat@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:F_W_e.34704$Fh4.6175@trndny03...
> Hi all,
> I have alot of pleated shades in my home. They're a coupe years old. I am
> afraid to clean them. There are some spots/stains on them. Any ideas?
>

Hi scullycat.
I don't know. I threw mine out and bought new ones. Those pleats are evil.

peggo

[Vox Humana]

"scullycat" <scullycat@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:F_W_e.34704$Fh4.6175@trndny03...
> Hi all,
> I have alot of pleated shades in my home. They're a coupe years old. I am
> afraid to clean them. There are some spots/stains on them. Any ideas?
>
>

There are cleaning services that specialize in blinds. In our area some
will bring a truck with the equipment to your home and clean them. As I
recall, they submerse them in an ultrasonic cleaner. I understand it is
quite through, but I have no idea of the cost.

[Muvin Gruvin]

I have 8 pleated shades throughout my home....been hanging there 8 yrs.
Only thing is take a vaccuum cleaner to them. If spots get on them I
only wipe them up with a cloth & water. Resistant stains might require
a bit of detergent. Do not wash the entire shade or the pleats will all
come out.