Vertical window treatments are great for doors, meaning that for the most part, they are bigger than most other types of window coverings. Verticals are also made out of a variety of materials, making a single cleaning solution unrealistic.
1. Dusting Cloth
Fabric verticals can be cleaned easily with a dusting cloth.
2. Vacuum Brush Attachment
They can also be cleaned with the extension brush of a vacuum cleaner. In addition to the care needed in cleaning the fabric slats, there are some basic fabric verticals that are fabric exposed on one side of the slat and are a plastic material on the other side of the slat.
If you are able to reach to the top of the vertical slat, then both options are available for you to try. If there is no way that you can reach the top, you will probably find it easier to use the vacuum extension with a brush. The other option is to get a step ladder or stool to stand on, giving you that extra bit of reach that you need to clean the top of the vertical.
3. Damp Rag
Verticals are made of a hard material, like faux wood or real wood, which can be cleaned as described above. Or, they can be cleaned with a damp rag or dusting cloth. Washing vertical blinds with a damp rag or cloth is also a viable option for cleaning the outside-facing side of a basic fabric vertical slat that is plastic.
Please note that verticals require a certain amount of attention is paid to the process. Verticals that are made for sliding doors are tall enough to cover the door, and there are a lot of slats hanging freely from the headrail, making them a bit of a challenge to keep in place while you run a cloth or vacuum up and down the slat. Not to worry, though. It takes some doing to knock them out of the headrail.
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