How Do You Clean Silhouette Or Cellular Shades?
Silhouette shades are typically made of a translucent fabric that opens into a “cell” to filter the light. The cleaning instructions say never to wash these shades, but instead call for “vacuuming” or “compressed air”. However, a vacuum hose is to large to reach into the cell to dust particles and dirt, can tear the fabric, and vacuuming the exterior makes the problem worse by embedding the dirt. Not many of us have air compressors in the closet! Instead of giving up and calling in a compressed air cleaning service (also suggested in the shade instructions), try the method below. • Purchase a can of compressed air of the type used to clean computer keyboards and parts. You can buy this product at Best Buy or Staples, and although it is somewhat expensive ($7-$10 a can) it goes a long way and is a lot less expensive than calling in a professional “compressed air” cleaning company. • Attach the strawlike attachment to the nozzle of the can. Do not shake the can. Open the blind and begin
• Purchase a can of compressed air of the type used to clean computer keyboards and parts. You can buy this product at Best Buy or Staples, and although it is somewhat expensive ($7-$10 a can) it goes a long way and is a lot less expensive than calling in a professional “compressed air” cleaning company. • Attach the strawlike attachment to the nozzle of the can. Do not shake the can. Open the blind and begin blowing the air into each cell of the window shade until that cell is clean. On large shades, you can blow the air into the cell from the exterior of the the fabric, moving along each shade until the dirt is blown out of each cell of the shade. • One can cleaned 3 very large shades — 60 inches wide by 80 inches long with some contents remaining.
