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How Do I Safely Clean My Cellular Shades?

November 29, 2023

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How to Clean Cellular Shades

Cleaning cellular shades is essential for maintaining their appearance and functionality. Regular dusting with a feather duster or a vacuum cleaner brush attachment on a low setting can help keep them free of dust. For spot cleaning, gently blot stains with a cloth dipped in a mild detergent solution, then rinse with a damp cloth and allow to air dry.

For a deeper clean, remove the shades and soak them in a bathtub with lukewarm water and mild detergent, rinse thoroughly, and let them dry completely. Avoid harsh chemicals and handle the shades gently to prevent damage. For heavily soiled shades or delicate fabrics, professional cleaning is recommended.

Don't wait-start your cleaning routine today and enjoy the fresh, clean look of your cellular shades. Take action now to ensure your home remains stylish and comfortable!

What Are Cellular Shades?

Cellular shades, also called honeycomb shades, have a unique, pleated, accordion-style fabric design that stylishly and effectively blocks out sunlight and helps control room temperature. While they are easy to maintain, they can trap dust and debris from the air that accumulates inside the fabric folds. Fortunately, it's simple to clean your cellular shades, although it does require a little research to determine which approach is best and to ensure you don't accidentally damage the fabric or warp the shape of the shades. A few basic cleaning supplies is all you'll need to knock loose the built-up dirt, dust, and debris.

6 Pieces of Advice for Cleaning Your Cellular Shades

  1. Dusting: It's natural for dust to build up on the inside of your cellular shades, and there may even be dead bugs inside the honeycombs. You can easily blow out the dust from your shades with a can of compressed air positioned at the mouth of a cell. You may want to put a drop cloth or newspaper at the opposite site of the cell to catch any ejected matter. If you don't have compressed air, you can opt for a blow dryer instead, just make sure you use it on the lowest, coolest setting, as hot air can weaken the glue that holds the shades together.
  2. Wiping: The outside of your shades may also attract dust, which can be wiped away with a feather duster of a dry microfiber cloth. Microfiber is the ideal fabric for light cleanup and dust reduction. Lightly wipe the shades using a side-to-side motion and follow the direction of the fabric pleating so you don't deform the cells.
  3. Vacuuming: By adding the brush attachment to your vacuum hose, you can clean the shades from top to bottom using a side-to-side motion. Use a low setting, because high settings with powerful suction can deform your shades. If you notice that your shades are still dirty, you'll likely need to move on to heavier stain removal techniques, as vacuuming can only do so much to clean them.
  4. Spot cleaning: This is the most complicated type of cleaning for cellular shades, as moisture can damage the fabric if there is more than one sheet of material making up the shades. To spot clean, use a mild, diluted detergent on a lukewarm washcloth or rag, and dab at the stained spot(s). The water shouldn't be too hot, or it can weaken the glue used to make the shades. Do not rub forcefully, as this, too, can deform your shades or cause the fabric to pill. Make sure you test your damp rag on a small portion of the shades to avoid discoloring the shades with any dyes the rag contains.
  5. Lint Rolling: One good alternative to microfiber cloth would be a lint roller. This is especially true if you have a pet that likes to sit in the window. Pet hair is generally easier to remove with a lint roller compared to other dusting tools.
  6. Static Electricity: To reduce static, you can gently wipe the shade with a fabric softener sheet. Well-designed cellular shades should be built with material that is resistant to static electricity. If you are having constant problems with this, you may want to consider upgrading to a product made from higher quality material.

For Extra Help, Hire the Professionals at Bloomin' Blinds!

We professionally clean window treatments and have specialized cleaning techniques that thoroughly clean your cellular shades. We do recommend care if you plan on doing a DIY deep clean of your shades. If done improperly, it is possible to permanently warp and deform the shape of your shades or cause other irreparable damage. Such damage may even void your existing warranty.

If you are looking for a solution that saves you time and effort, consider bringing in an experienced crew to do the work for you. Give the experts at Bloomin' Blinds a call if you need professional blind cleaning.

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Kevin StuartAbout the Author: Kevin Stuart, Bloomin' Blinds

Kevin has been a part of the Bloomin' Blinds team since 2004. He is an expert in window covering repairs and has been known to finish even the hardest repair in 12 minutes and 26 seconds (the fastest Bloomin' Blinds repair time yet). Kevin loves puzzles and values fixing things and bringing smiles to the faces of his clients.

Warranty Info: All products offered by Bloomin’ Blinds are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for the original purchaser. The warranty protects against the following items: Warping, discoloration, manufacturer material defects and install issues. In the event of a warranty need, there will be no cost to the homeowner and Bloomin’ Blinds will service the repair at your home/office whenever possible. *** Warranty specifics varies by location, please contact for more information.

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