PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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What is The Best Way to Clean Wooden Blinds?
Wood blinds are an investment in your home that you'll want to keep in tip-top shape. Proper cleaning and maintenance keep them looking great for longer and prevent fading, cracking, and warping. You may ask yourself, what is the best way to clean wooden blinds? We have the answer! Regular dusting, spot cleaning, and routine deep cleanings are enough to keep your wooden blinds looking immaculate! Here at All About Blinds, Etc., in O'Fallon, Missouri, wooden blinds, such as Hunter Douglas Parkland® Wood Blinds, are popular with our customers. For this reason, we want to discuss further how to clean wooden blinds to keep them looking great for many years!
A Quick Weekly Dusting for Pristine Blinds
An accumulation of dust on wooden blinds can trap moisture and lead to warping or staining of the wood. It is even more of a concern in humid environments. Fortunately, regular dusting helps keep wooden blinds in excellent condition. When dusting, close the blinds and gently wipe each slat using a microfiber cloth or duster. Then, open and close them again so the opposite side faces you. Wipe again. You can also use a vacuum with a brush attachment, especially if pet fur and dander are in the equation.
A Safe Spot Cleaner to Fight Germs
Spot cleaning on an as-needed basis is required for wooden blinds to address issues such as fingerprints in playrooms, cooking residues in kitchens, or mildew in humid rooms. Don't use harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners that could damage the wood and the finish when spot cleaning. Instead, use a simple white vinegar solution.
Mix white vinegar with water in a spray bottle at a 1:1 ratio. This mildly acidic concoction will dissolve dirt and grime while keeping your wooden blinds looking beautiful. Vinegar is a non-toxic natural disinfectant, meaning it can kill bacteria and germs, but it is entirely safe for you, your family, and your pets.
A Few Easy Steps for an Exceptional Deep Clean
Consider deep cleaning the wood blinds in your home every 3 to 6 months. This process can seem daunting, but after a few simple steps, your blinds will be like new:
- Prepare a deep cleaning solution of mild dish soap mixed with warm water.
- Wipe each slat with a soft cloth dipped in the mixture, careful not to saturate the wood.
- Have a dry cloth to wipe each slat entirely after washing it to prevent water damage.
- Leave blinds open to air dry any moisture left from this process.
Your Wooden Blinds Await at All About Blinds
Now that you know the ins and outs of Hunter Douglas blind cleaning for wooden blinds, it's time to shop for yours at All About Blinds, Etc. We are located in O'Fallon, Missouri, and provide window treatment service for customers in Foristell, Ladue, Wildwood, St. Charles, Wentzville, Chesterfield, Cottleville, Dardenne, New Melle, Augusta, Weldon Springs, and St. Louis, MO. Contact us today for your appointment!