{"id":10489,"date":"2025-09-20T09:12:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T09:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/?p=10489"},"modified":"2025-11-15T10:44:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T10:44:29","slug":"how-to-wash-roman-shades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/how-to-wash-roman-shades\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Properly Wash Roman Shades?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do your Roman shades accumulate layers of dirt, smoke, and stains over time and mere dusting or vacuuming isn\u2019t enough to keep them clean? Don\u2019t worry \u2013 washing your <\/span>Roman shades<\/span><\/a> is easy and inexpensive, and even free, if you are a DIYer! You can even wash them while hanging!<\/span><\/p>\n

There are quick, effective methods to properly remove tough stains and dirty patches from your Roman window coverings, such as hand wash, machine wash, & dry cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your home is located in a region frequented by dust storms, or you have installed them in a nursery where kids love to wipe their hands with Roman shades fabric after eating chocolate, you\u2019ll need to have things ready to clean them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike faux wood and aluminum blinds that have smooth, dust-repellent slats, Roman shades have rough porous surfaces which tend to catch dirt particles, pollen, and water droplets, like a magnet. Moreover, modern Roman shades come in various fold styles (such as <\/span>Soft Fold<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Flat Fold<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Plain Classic Fold<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>European Relaxed Fold<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Front Slat Fold<\/span><\/a>) which collect dust and stains and require regular cleaning and often washing to maintain their appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scroll on to learn more about how to wash Roman shades properly, using different methods with their pros and cons.<\/span><\/p>\n

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