Ordinary dust, cooking smoke, furnace and fireplace soot, as well as other particles, can shorten the life of your window treatments and, if not removed, can contribute to air contamination in your home or office.
The average customer tends to believe that drapes and blinds should only be cleaned when they start to look dirty, typically about five or six years. Most manufacturers recommend that drapes be cleaned every two years.
The reason for the manufacturer’s suggestion is simple – soil or stains can build up quickly and those that are not addressed promptly can oxidize and permanently discolor the fabric.