Is it worth it to get drapes professionally cleaned?

• <div><p>It’s usually worth the investment to pay for a professional to clean your drapes every four to five years. This service will keep your window coverings looking new for much longer. Regular drape cleaning—including biannual vacuuming—is also a great way to reduce allergens in your home, including pet dander, dust, and pollen that can accumulate on the material. This service might be especially worthwhile if you have someone in your home with severe allergies or a respiratory complication like asthma.</p></div>

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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 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: Should curtains be washed or dry cleaned?

• <div><p>It depends on the type of curtain material you&rsquo;re working with, as cotton, cotton blends, polyester, burlap, and linen can usually stand up well to machine washing, while silk, velvet, sateen, and lace curtains are typically too delicate for washing machines. Check the tags on your curtains and follow the directions for the best results. If you&rsquo;re unsure of the material, are missing a how-to-wash tag, or have older curtains that might get damaged in the machine, take them to a dry cleaner to be on the safe side.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth it to get drapes professionally cleaned?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s usually worth the investment to pay for a professional to clean your drapes every four to five years. This service will keep your window coverings looking new for much longer. Regular drape cleaning&mdash;including biannual vacuuming&mdash;is also a great way to reduce allergens in your home, including pet dander, dust, and pollen that can accumulate on the material. This service might be especially worthwhile if you have someone in your home with severe allergies or a respiratory complication like asthma.</p></div>

Q: How long does curtain cleaning take?

• <div><p>Most cleaning services take 2-5 days, allowing for thorough dry cleaning, steaming, or hand washing as needed.</p></div>

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Last update on November 26, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
First time using P&H to have my windows cleaned for my two story home. They provided excellent customer service and did a great job with the cleaning. The price was affordable and very reasonable for the quality of work they performed thanks guys !
P&H Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2025
They where efficient and clean.
VetQuest Security Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
Very professional experience and cleaned everything that was asked of and more will be hiring again.
GOOD MEMBERS LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Pedro and his crew did a great job! Fast, efficient and clean.
Clean Water Sprinklers
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Reviewed in September 2021
I was very happy with the cleaning and organizing. I can finally park my two cars inside the garage again and my garage smells so clean! The team was very responsive to my requests, and worked diligently and efficiently to get my garage looking better than it has ever looked. Scheduling was very...
Umanzor Professional Cleaning Services LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
Sandy was very knowledgeable about the type fabric I would need and helped with the selection. The chairs look wonderful and the workmanship is excellent. They completed the job in two short weeks. I will definitely use her again for draperies or upholstery!
DECORATORS DELIGHT
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Reviewed in January 2017
I have used them a few times now. I did have to call them back to do some of the other cleaning again because it wasn't up to how I wanted it done. I'm going to have to call them back again because I noticed the bottom of the drapery in my family room has spots on it which undoubtedly was from...
Clean As A Whistle Inc
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Reviewed in January 2015
They did a better job at being more detailed with their cleaning. They bring their own cleaning supplies too. I now hire them to come out regularly.
Maid Envy
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Reviewed in June 2014
They were punctual, clean and very professional. I would highly recommend Turnkey
Turnkey Painting Plus
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Reviewed in March 2014
We had Monica and her team rehang drapes that her company made for the previous owners of our house. The drapes were gorgeous! Her team was very professional and did an excellent job rehanging 5 sets of drapes. I will definitely consult with Monica for our next drapery and upholstery project....
D & D DRAPERY CO
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