Cleaning & Care

How do I clean my Honeycomb Shades?

Alta Honeycomb Shades are 100% polyester and are treated to help resist dust, dirt, and stains.

Dusting – Dust your shades regularly using an ordinary soft, clean cloth, dust cloth or mitt, feather-like duster, or cylindrical dust brush specially designed for shades. Vacuuming For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment.

Compressed Air/Hair Dryer – Use a can of compressed air or a hand-held hair dryer on the COOL setting to blow off dust and debris.

Spot Cleaning – Use a soft cloth or sponge moistened with lukewarm water and mild detergent. Blot gently to avoid creasing or damaging the fabric.

Bathtub Cleaning/Water Immersion – This method can be used for most, but not all, honeycomb fabrics. DO NOT USE with any SoftStyle fabrics or Blackout fabrics. DO NOT immerse headrails on any operating system other than standard cordlock. Immerse the entire shade in lukewarm water with a mild detergent and gently move the water around with your fingers. Rinse with clear water. Close shade before removing, and hold vertically allowing the excess water to drain off. Re-install the damp shade into the window. Lower the shade all the way down and allow it to dry completely.

Ultrasonic Cleaning – Professional ultrasonic cleaning is recommended for most, but not all, Honeycomb fabrics. DO NOT USE with any Blackout fabrics.

Injection/Extraction Cleaning – This type of cleaning injects a cleaning solution into the fabric and immediately extracts the dirty solution. The service is typically performed in the home.

How do I clean my Banded Shades?

Banded Shades are 100% polyester and are treated to help resist dust, dirt, and stains.

Dusting – Dust your shades regularly using a feather-like duster, or cylindrical dust brush specially designed for shades.

Compressed air/Hair dryer (cool setting) – Use a can of compressed air or a hand-held hair dryer on the COOL setting to blow off dust and debris.

Ultrasonic cleaning – Professional ultrasonic cleaning can be used.

Vacuuming – Use a hand-held vacuum with low suction for more thorough dust removal.

Note: Banded Shades should not be spot-cleaned.

How do I clean my Eclipse Shutters?

Eclipse Shutters, comprised of Polyresin 3 compound, feature a permanent finish that is waterproof and resists dents and scratches.

For regular cleaning, simply take a damp cloth and gently wipe the shutters with it. You can use mild soap if you wish, but if you do, run a clean cloth afterwards to make sure no soap residue is left behind. If you have hard water in your area, make sure you dry the shutters with a clean cloth to avoid nasty water spots caused by residual minerals in your water.

If it’s been some time since you last cleaned your plantation shutters, you may want to vacuum them first before wiping them down. The brush attachment of your vacuum will pick up most of the dirt and dust that has built up over time and prevent streaks across the panels when you wipe them with the wet cloth.

How do I clean my Wood Shutters?

Clean using a dry, soft feather duster, clean cloth, dust cloth or dusting mitt. A vacuum with a soft brush attachment may also be used.

Hand cleaning shutter louvers with a blue cloth.

Ultrasonic cleaning or use of chemical solvents and scrubbing cleansers are not recommended, as they will damage the shutters.

Protect shutters from exposure to steam, high moisture areas, rain or sprinkler systems to ensure their long life.

When cleaning any window, spray glass cleaner on a cloth rather than spraying directly on the window. This will prevent damage to the finish from cleaner overspray.

How do I clean my Vertical Blinds?

Dusting – Dust your Vertical Blinds regularly using an ordinary soft, clean cloth, dust cloth or mitt, feather-like duster, or cylindrical dust brush specially designed for blinds.

Vacuuming – For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment.

Compressed Air/Hair Dryer – Use a can of compressed air or a hand-held hair dryer on the COOL setting to blow off dust and debris.

Spot Cleaning – Vinyl Blinds only. Use a soft cloth or sponge moistened with lukewarm water and mild detergent. DO NOT USE this method on Fabric Blinds.

Ultrasonic Cleaning – Professional ultrasonic cleaning is recommended for Fabric Blinds only.

Injection/Extraction Cleaning – This type of cleaning injects a cleaning solution into the fabric and immediately extracts the dirty solution. The service is typically performed in the home.

How do I clean my Sheer Shadings?

Alta Sheer Shadings are 100% polyester and are treated to help resist dust, dirt, and stains.

Dusting – Dust your shadings regularly using an ordinary soft, clean cloth, dust cloth or mitt, feather-like duster, or cylindrical dust brush specially designed for shades. DO NOT USE magnetic cleaners such as a dusting mitt on light-dimming fabrics. This will damage the light dimming backing.

Vacuuming – For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment.

Compressed Air/Hair Dryer – Use a can of compressed air or a hand-held hair dryer on the COOL setting to blow off dust and debris.

Ultrasonic Cleaning – Professional ultrasonic cleaning is recommended for Sheer Shadings.

Injection/Extraction Cleaning – This type of cleaning injects a cleaning solution into the fabric and immediately extracts the dirty solution. The service is typically performed in the home.

How do I clean my Wood and Faux Wood Blinds?

Dusting – Dust your blinds regularly using an ordinary soft, clean cloth, chemically-treated dust cloth or mitt, feather-like duster, or cylindrical dust brush specially designed for blinds.

Vacuuming – For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment.

Compressed Air/Hair Dryer – Use a can of compressed air or a hand-held hair dryer on the COOL setting to blow off dust and debris.

Spot Cleaning – Faux Wood Blinds only. Use a soft cloth or sponge moistened with lukewarm water and mild detergent if needed. DO NOT USE to clean Wood Blinds.

Bathtub Cleaning/Water Immersion – Faux Wood Blinds without cloth tapes only. DO NOT USE to clean Wood Blinds. Immerse the entire blind in lukewarm water with a mild detergent and gently move the water around with your fingers. Rinse with clear water. Close blind before removing, and hold vertically allowing the excess water to drain off. Re-install the damp blind into the window. Lower the blind all the way down and allow it to dry completely.

How do I clean my Composite Shutters?

Clean using a dry, soft feather duster, clean cloth, dust cloth or dusting mitt. A vacuum with a soft brush attachment may also be used.

Hand cleaning shutter louvers with a blue cloth.

Ultrasonic cleaning or use of chemical solvents and scrubbing cleansers are not recommended, as they will damage the shutters.

Protect shutters from exposure to steam, high moisture areas, rain or sprinkler systems to ensure their long life.

When cleaning any window, spray glass cleaner on a cloth rather than spraying directly on the window. This will prevent damage to the finish from cleaner overspray.

How do I clean my Natural Woven Shades?

Dusting – Dust your Natural Woven shades regularly using an ordinary soft, clean cloth, dust cloth or mitt, feather-like duster, or cylindrical dust brush specially designed for shades.  

Vacuuming – For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment.  

Compressed Air/Hair Dryer – Use a can of compressed air or a hand-held hair dryer on the COOL setting to blow off dust and debris.

How do I clean my Aluminum Blinds?

Alta Aluminum Blinds are treated with an anti-static paint additive that helps inhibit dust build-up.  

Dusting – Dust your blinds regularly using an ordinary soft, clean cloth, chemically-treated dust cloth or mitt, feather-like duster, or cylindrical dust brush specially designed for blinds.  

Vacuuming – For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment.  

Compressed Air/Hair Dryer – Use a can of compressed air or a hand-held hair dryer on the COOL setting to blow off dust and debris.  

Spot Cleaning – Use a soft cloth or sponge moistened with lukewarm water and mild detergent. 

Bathtub Cleaning/Water Immersion – This method can be used for all Aluminum Blinds except 2″ Blinds with cloth tapes. Immerse the entire blind in lukewarm water with a mild detergent and gently move the water around with your fingers. Rinse with clear water. Lift the blind from the water and hold vertically allowing the excess water to drain off. Lightly pat dry with a soft towel. Re-install the blind into the window. Lower the blind all the way down and allow it to dry completely. 

How do I clean my Roller and Panel Track Shades?

Dusting – Dust your Roller shades regularly using an ordinary soft, clean cloth, dust cloth or mitt, feather-like duster, or cylindrical dust brush specially designed for shades.  

Vacuuming – For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment. 

Compressed Air/Hair Dryer – Use a can of compressed air or a hand-held hair dryer on the COOL setting to blow off dust and debris.  

Spot Cleaning – (Screen shades and vinyls only) Use a soft cloth or sponge moistened with lukewarm water and mild detergent. Blot gently to avoid creasing or damaging the fabric. DO NOT USE this method on delicate woven fabrics.