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>

What are the three basic categories of window treatments?

• <div><p>Window treatments fall under the categories of hard, soft, and layered. <i>Hard</i> refers to stiff, formed treatments that include window blinds and shutters. <i>Soft</i> refers to cloth window treatments that include drapes and curtains. Finally, <i>layered</i> refers to the combination of soft and hard treatments. For example, you might place flowing drapes over blinds to combine the practicality of a treatment that blocks the sun with the whimsical and elongating aesthetic of a full-window drape.</p></div>

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Q: Is drape cleaning worth it?

• <div><p>Drape cleaning can be an expensive process, but it&rsquo;s very often worth the investment. A professional drapery cleaner will remove odors stuck in the fabric from cooking, painting, exercising, and pets. The deep cleaning process will also remove allergens like dust, pollen, and pet dander. Ultimately, drape cleaning can help your home look and smell fresh, and maintain a healthy indoor air quality. Paying a professional for drape cleaning is worthwhile because it guarantees your cleaning solution won&rsquo;t damage the material and necessitates a replacement.</p></div>

Q: What are the different types of window coverings?

• <div><p>The main categories of window coverings are shades, shutters, curtains, drapes, and blinds. However, consumers today have dozens of options within these categories when it comes to everything from materials to the technology behind how window coverings operate.</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>

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Last update on October 16, 2025

Reviewed in October 2024
The cleaning was top notch. 10/10 service.
H Direct Cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2024
Wow!! This is my first time using Radiant Cleaning's services. Their thorough cleaning of my home left me speechless! I am an extremely busy business professional. And occasionally, I don't have time to clean my house. So when a friend recommended Radiant Cleaning's services, I was skeptical....
Radiant Cleaning LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Great company! Bernard and Rosa Elena are wonderful. We had electronic shades and drapery panels installed. The quality of the materials and installation were excellent! They were extremely helpful in making selections. We trusted in their judgment and it worked out better than I could have...
Gotcha Covered of Clear Lake
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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 October 2018
Cleaning was really nice, on time and did a very good job.
Safe House
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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 November 2014
Overall the cleaning was good EXCEPT for the cleaners scratching the surface of our new stainless steel kitchen appliances, in particular the microwave. I contacted the vendor after noticing this after the cleaners had left. The vendor's response was to all but accuse me of lying and offered a...
Detail Cleaning Services LLC
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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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Reviewed in August 2013
Excellent service at a reasonable price! Charlie arrived on time and did a great job cleaning the sofa. It smelled great when he was finished. This is the only carpet/upholstery cleaning service we will use from now on!
Serenity Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2013
I contacted The Frog at Home because I had some draperies from another large room that were made of a beautiful, heavy silk. I wanted to use the fabric in my new home and needed someone that I could trust to make good quality beautiful draperies. Marlis came out and she was wonderful. We...
THE FROG Blinds, Shutters, Drapes
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