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Replacement Window Treatments

To clean or to replace, that is the question this spring. As spring cleaning gets underway and we look around our homes, it’s time to ask what needs a good cleaning and what would be better off replacing. If you’re on the fence about your home’s window treatments, here’s a quick checklist to see if you need replacement window treatments or if it is time for some deep spring cleaning.

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Signs You Need Replacement Window Treatments

Soft Shades

For soft window treatments including drapery, curtains, side panels, Roman shades, roller shades, sheer shadings, and honeycomb shades, there are two primary indicators that it is time for new window treatments. First, if there is visible damage to fabrics (such as fraying edges, rips, tears, or holes) and discoloration, then it is time to replace. Or, if the treatments do not fully open or close, or operate under resistance that can also be a sign you need replacement window treatments.

Hard Shades

Similar to soft shades, hard treatments (including shutters and blinds) display their need for replacement through visual damage or poor operation. On shutters and blinds, inspect the louvers and slats for chipping, warping, breakage, or discoloration and make sure that the louvers can tilt their full range without opposition. Otherwise, it may be time for replacement window treatments.

Top 3 Easy-to-Clean Shades

If it is time for replacement window treatments in your home, do future you a favor and pick window coverings that are easy to clean. The latest designs of shutters, roller shades, and blinds by Hunter Douglas combine easy care with high-class style and state-of-the-art efficiency.

Shutters

The most practical window treatment to clean and maintain are shutters. No need for worrying about dust penetrating the hard louvers. Plus, their pristine look is easily maintained with simple dusting. Modern man-made materials and finishes make faux wood shutters even more durable and resistant to stains, UV and moisture for seemingly indestructible replacement window treatments.

Roller Shades

As far as soft window shades, roller shades present one of the easiest to clean models thanks to their flat-fronted design. The shade’s uncomplicated design is easy to clean with a feather duster or brush attachment on a vacuum.

Blinds

Topping out our list of the top 3 easy-to-clean replacement window treatments are blinds. Like shutters, their hard slats are more impervious to dirt and grime than fabrics. Invest in a specialty duster for your blinds to clean around the corded operating system with ease and efficiency.

Conclusion

If springtime has come and you’ve decided it’s time to replace rather than clean, contact the team at South Kendall Interiors today to discuss replacement window treatments for your home. South Kendall Interiors is located near Miami, Florida, and serves residents in the greater Miami area. Request a consultation today or stop by the showroom to shop a range of Hunter Douglas products including the latest blinds, roller shades, and shutters.