Solar & Blackout Shade Cleaning
If your blackout shades or solar shades have never been cleaned - don't worry - we can help
We clean both types of roller shades either onsite or at our shop.
Many of the shades we clean are motorized and require onsite cleaning. Our multistep process includes a thorough Hepa vacuuming, cleaning by hand using eco-friendly solutions, and dry vapor steam to sanitize the fabric.
For those shades that can be removed, we prefer to take them back to our shop for a deep cleaning in the very long tubs we designed specifically for this purpose. Immersing the shades is the most thorough way to clean the fabric and is our method of choice whenever possible.
What can you expect from cleaning?
Shades come in different fabrics, with some being more serviceable than others. The good news is the vast majority of shades we clean look virtually new when we are done.
Solar shades may yellow over the years especially if they have been exposed to strong sun for many years. While we can totally remove the soot from the fabric we cannot turn back the hands of time!
Are you about to renovate or paint?
If your shades are manually operated, have chains to raise and lower them, please call us to remove the shades BEFORE the other contractors start their work.
By having us in first, we can take responsibility for the safe removal of the shades. The only thing we ask of you is to tell your contractor to either leave the mounting brackets attached to the wall and work around them or if they do take them down that they reinstall the brackets before we return.
Client Testimonials - Shades Cleaning
“I can't say enough about the good service, wonderful workmanship and great care with my draperies. My balloon shades were cleaned and reinstalled with perfection. Trust me you will be very pleased. I would trust Chuck with my finest fabrics.”
— Gabriella Garr, 5 Star Google Review
“NY Drapery Care is an excellent source to clean and repair your curtains, shades and draperies. The owner Chuck is outstanding: very responsive, shows up on time, returns calls and emails promptly. They cleaned five shades for me and the shades came back looking even better than the day we got them. Prices are very reasonable and they do great work. Highly recommend NY Drapery Care!”
— Walter Mullin, 5 Star Google Review
“Chuck and his assistant provided outstanding customer service. They arrived when they said they would, were friendly and professional. Best of all, they did magnificent work cleaning my shades. They look good as new. The quality of the work is outstanding and I highly recommend NY Drapery Care.”
— Sandra VanGilder, 5 Star Google Review
From our blog:
How often should I clean my solar shades?
Do you have solar shades installed in your windows? If you do, you probably realize that they offer many benefits including providing privacy, protecting furnishings, artwork, and floors from UV exposure and the fading associated with it, as well as reducing heating and cooling costs by limiting heat gain and loss through the windows. Solar shades, like all window treatments, need periodic maintenance to remove the buildup of soot, dust, dander and other pollutants…
