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>

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: 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: 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: Does hydrogen peroxide remove dried blood stains?

• <div><p>Hydrogen peroxide can be a good option for removing dried blood stains, but it&rsquo;s an aggressive solution that could discolor or damage your carpet. It&rsquo;s often a better option to call in a professional to deal with dried blood stains. A pro will have commercial cleaning solutions that do a better job as well as the experience necessary to get the stain out without doing irreparable damage to your carpet.</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>

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Last update on November 26, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Didn't clean anything. Just put a bug vaccum at the end of a vent while he was "working" on the chimney for 20 mins
Allstar Home services
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Reviewed in November 2025
Fast and courteous service. Definitely recommend for all your cleaning needs.
Cardinal Cleaning Services LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
I wanted drapery panels and a cornice in my great room and breakfast area, John came out with fabric and rod samples and was vwry helpful in helping me choose all of the particulars, including lined/unlined, rod style and color, panel fullness, options for the cornice, etc. I also ordered...
South Texas Draperies, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Rudy performed a thorough professional septic tank emptying and cleaning service. (Unlike the previous company that only removed the liquid - not the sludge from the system). He informed me of how a septic tank system works and showed me problems with our system. After completely emptying the...
R & S Pumping Services Septic
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Reviewed in May 2023
great - all cleaned up
Jesus Luna Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2019
He was wonderful! He cleaned up after himself, he came and inspected the property, gave us a quote. He's very punctual, the work was really nice, he went the extra mile and helped out the beans up the concrete for the outdoor kitchen. He came back and cleaned up everything and did a callback to...
In and out concrete
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Reviewed in January 2019
Had to come back to replace unstable wood. when stained, allowed stain to get on powdered coated poles. Never came back to stain the replaced wood or clean the poles
Diamond Decks
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Reviewed in March 2014
All my communication with Andres Cuellar was very positive. He was able to meet me at the house with short notice and gave me an estimate that seemed reasonable for the work. We scheduled a time and unfortunately, I had to change the time/date several times due to a couple of closing date...
Texas Professional Painting
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Reviewed in May 2013
Excellent cleaning job. They paid attention to detail (e.g. dusted ceiling fans, cleaned baseboards, behind toilet, etc.) and provided nice services such as replacing bed linens and washing dishes in sink. Very friendly and courteous. Family run and very efficient. On the high end of cost, but...
Honey Bees Cleaning & Janitorial Service TM
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Reviewed in January 2012
Prompt, efficient, clean & professional.
AAA Home Services Inc and Aaron's Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning
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