Easiest Window Coverings to Clean

Let’s face it - traditional wood slated blinds are a pain to clean. The horizontal slats act as a dust magnet and the process of actually removing the dust takes ages. If you’re ready for a change here are some of our easiest window coverings to clean.

Roller Shades

Since roller and solar shades are flat, falling dust particles don't have a lot of material to cling to. And thanks to durable and stain resistant fabrics, marks from children and pets come out easily with a damp microfiber cloth.

Our customers who have roller shades in their home usually have them completely open or closed. This movement every day assists in knocking off dust and keeping it off.

Cellular Shades

The unique honeycomb design of cellular shades allows them to stack tightly, insulate a home, and stay very clean. Use a microfiber towel or duster to quickly get rid of dust. If your cellular shades need spot cleaning, use a damp rag with a mild detergent to quickly remove the stain.

Shutters

If fabric window coverings aren’t your thing but you don’t want the hassle of cleaning blinds, shutters are the perfect window treatment for you. Shutters are a slatted window treatment so they will collect dust, however, they have far fewer slats than blinds and lack the cords, thus making them much easier to clean. If your shutters need spot cleaning use a damp rag and soap. Since shutters have a durable coating feel free to scrub away. Just avoid using a magic eraser.

Things to Look For

If none of these options are what you are looking for, here are elements to look for to ensure you have the easiest window coverings to clean.

Cordless Shades

Cords on window coverings create safely issues, look bad, and just add one more thing to clean. For the easiest cleaning experience, look for cordless window treatments. At Mountain View Blinds, all of our window treatments come standard cordless.

Durable Fabric

Many window coverings are made with very delicate fabrics, and while they look beautiful they are not easy to clean. Look for a durable and appealing fabric to ensure you love the look of your window coverings and they are safe from bugs, dust, pets, and children.

Flat Shades

Flat window coverings are the easiest to keep clean because the dust has nothing to hang on to. Any type of window covering that rolls up is usually flat enough to prevent dust from forming.

Everyday Operation

The most important element in keeping your window coverings clean is to use them often. Any window covering that is fully opened and closed everyday is never going to become home to dust and spider webs.

If opening and closing every window covering in your home every day seems like too much of a chore, consider motorizing your window coverings. This new level of functionality hosts a multitude of benefits from increasing home resell value to making it look like someone is always home.

At Mountain View Blinds, we have motorization options for every customer and every budget. Our experts are happy to answer any questions you may have to help you find the perfect window treatments fro your home.