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: Do cleaning services include reinstallation?

• <div><p>Yes, many providers offer removal, cleaning, and reinstallation services for added convenience.</p></div>

Q: How often should drapes be dry cleaned?

• <div><p>You should dry clean your drapes <b>twice per year</b>: once in the spring and once in the fall. Cleaning drapes in the spring will remove dust, pet hair, pet dander, and other contaminants that build up during the winter, and cleaning them again in the fall will remove pollen and other outside contaminants that accumulate in your drapes in the spring and summer. You should consider cleaning your drapes three or four times per year if you have a lot of pets or if someone in your household has severe allergies.</p></div>

Q: Which fabric is best for UV protection?

• <div><p>Regarding UV protection for furniture, synthetic fabrics like polyester and acrylic are some of the best choices. They have inherent UV-blocking properties and can withstand prolonged sun exposure better than natural fabrics like cotton or silk. Additionally, outdoor-specific fabrics for patio furniture often include UV-resistant treatments to enhance sun protection. Fabrics like these have become softer and more comfortable, making them suitable for interior spaces like sunrooms and other spaces brimming with natural light.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain drapes or curtains?

• <div><p>Vacuum regularly, spot-clean stains, and follow care instructions for specific fabrics to maintain their appearance.</p></div>

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Contractor was Punctual and the did clean electrical work for us!
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King Carpet are an excellent carpet cleaning service. The results were beyond my expectations. They were extremely professional and throughly explained their cleaning process.
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Leon was my best find on homeadvisor.com. Always know I'm in good hands. It's rare to have real trust now-a-days. Whenever I call Leon calls me back and fixes my issues. His son is very polite and does a great job with our boiler cleaning every season.
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Reviewed in September 2023
Everything went fine, until the end. Cleaning his tools he forgot to close the water in the garden, I didnâ t have water pressure until I realized that the water was running.!
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Reviewed in April 2020
I was so happy with the work they performed. They came exactly when they said they would and finished the job right on time. The work they performed was very nice and they cleaned up too! As a bonus, the bid they gave us was much lower than any of the others. 10/10 I would hire them again.
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Reviewed in July 2019
Jo is wonderful and her team did a great job on a very tough and large home cleaning project.
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Reviewed in July 2014
It went very well. The service was very professional, showed up on time, did everything that I asked, cleaned and even came back to paint around the windows where they caulked to make it look neater
HM Construction & Painting
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Reviewed in August 2013
The guys exceeded my expectations. They replaced {where needed}, cleaned and flushed all systems. The car drives like new. The Dealer would have charged 3x the price. I will use these guys again and again.
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
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The company replaced a section of our gutter. They were EXCELLENT, very punctual, and did an outstanding job, not only of repairing the portion of our gutter which had been damaged, but of cleaning out the other portions for us. HIGHLY recommend them.
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