What is the best way to clean drapes?

• <div><p>The best way to clean drapes depends on the material, as certain washing methods are necessary for more delicate materials. You can follow the general guidelines below in most cases:</p><ul><li><p><b>Cotton:</b> Machine wash</p></li><li><p><b>Lace:</b> Hand wash</p></li><li><p><b>Linen:</b> Dry clean</p></li><li><p><b>Polyester:</b> Machine wash</p></li><li><p><b>Silk:</b> Dry clean or steam clean</p></li><li><p><b>Velvet:</b> Dry clean</p></li><li><p><b>Wool:</b> Dry clean</p></li></ul><p>You should also consider if there’s any existing damage to the drapes, like pulls or small tears, that could get worse with aggressive washing. Additionally, older drapes may require special care from a professional to preserve them but still leave them clean.</p></div>

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Q: Who cleans drapes and curtains?

• <div><p>You can usually hire a drape cleaning service, a general cleaning service, or, in some cases, a professional dry cleaner to clean your drapes. These professionals will have the experience necessary to deep clean your drapes and curtains without damaging the material. A drape and curtain cleaning specialist is your best bet, as they will have the right experience, tools, and professional cleaning solutions at their disposal for the best results possible.</p></div>

Q: Why do clothes smell weird after storing?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ve stored your coats away all summer long, but now that the temperatures drop, you notice they smell weird as you pull them from storage. What&rsquo;s the deal? If your clothes smell weird after you stored them, they may have been in a moist, dark environment for several weeks or months. This environment is ideal for mildew growth, which can make clothes smell musty.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to have your drapes cleaned?

• <div><p>The average cost for drape cleaning services is around <b>$100</b> <b>per drape set</b>, with most homeowners paying between <b>$75 and $150</b>. The price you can expect to pay depends on the size of the drapes or curtains, the material, and the number of sets. One cost-saving method is to hire a professional drapery cleaner to refresh multiple sets in one service. Drapes that are dry-clean-only will likely cost a bit more, as the cleaning process is more involved and might require your professional to remove them from your home, clean them off-site, and then reinstall them later.</p></div>

Q: How do you really black out windows?

• <div><p>Use a combination of blackout methods to truly black out your windows. If you want to eliminate all light from your room, try installing a very dark tinted film and then putting up blackout shades over the entire window. Reach out to a professional and request some custom-made shades for the best result. </p></div>

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Last update on November 22, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Chimney bros clean our chimney and do some chimney repair, and they were Fantastic. Great guys, wonderful guys.
The Chimney Bros LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
I would definitely hire again without hesitation. John was very professional, and very prompt. I inherited my neighbors leaves, had several hostas that needed cleaning up, over grown perennials and 2 difficult areas I wasn't able to do. Had to leave for a few hours, when I got back I was...
Boyd Property Management
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Reviewed in November 2025
I scheduled a $399 chimney cleaning, but the technician refused to do any work once he arrived. He claimed my chimney was a ?Level 3? hazard and unsafe to use, then charged me $150 for essentially nothing. He refused to inspect and quoted me nearly $10,000 for making the chimney operable ? even...
On Duty Chimney Service and Stove
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Reviewed in October 2025
The workers worked very hard to clean my yard back to looking like it did 20 years ago They were hard working and very professional. I highly recommend them.
Nelson’s Hardscape And Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2025
Charles was prompt in responding to my initial inquiry, providing an estimate and completing work. He did a great job explaining my options without pressuring to upsell. The end result looks flawless and he even did a thorough job cleaning up. We will be hiring him again.
Chapman Builders LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Moises and his team were very knowledgeable, suggested a couple of things, and completed the work quickly and very clean.
Moises Sarante
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Reviewed in September 2024
Great communication. Product priced right. Work is clean and efficiently performed. Easy to talk to and very open to ideas.
Two Guys
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Reviewed in December 2022
Good they where here 1 1/2 hours did two rooms, stairs and hall. I have other rooms to have cleaned, but not at this time.
Suck It Up, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2021
The fence looks great and the owner was very responsive throughout the entire process. The workers made sure the fence was cleaned up and all details were in place and completed. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fence!
E & D Fence Co
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Reviewed in October 2019
Andrei and the team did a great job! Very clean and good attention to detail. It was a busy time of the year and they did a good job of managing expectations and getting the work done on time. Highly recommend!
Bel Islands Roofing and Siding
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