Day and night blinds offer the perfect balance between light control and privacy, and consist of both opaque and blackout fabrics for adjustable shading. The best tips and tricks for keeping them clean vary depending on which style of day and night blind you have.
Below, we’ve broken all our best advice down into categories to keep it nice and easy, from cleaning zebra blinds to cleaning top down bottom up blinds.
Common FAQs for How to Clean Day and Night Blinds
No, day and night blinds shouldn’t be machine washed as this can cause shrinkage and warping. Always spot clean with a damp, well-wrung cloth and warm, soapy water instead.
A light dust with a microfibre cloth or feather duster once a week is ideal, with a more thorough spot clean and mechanism check every two to three months. In dusty environments or homes with pets and small children, you may need to dust more frequently.
Dab the greasy area with a lint-free cloth lightly dampened in soapy water. Blot gently without scrubbing, then wipe with a clean damp cloth and allow the fabric to air dry. Always test on a hidden area first.
Bleach and alcohol-based cleaners can discolour the fabric and weaken the fibres over time. Stick to mild dish soap diluted in lukewarm water and follow the steps for your day and night blinds above.
Raise the blind fully to the top, then lower it again slowly to its full extent. Repeating this cycle a few times usually realigns the sheer and opaque layers and restores smooth, even rolling.
How to Clean Enjoy Roller Blinds
Chic and innovative, Enjoy roller blinds, also known as zebra blinds, consist of two layers of alternating strips of voile and opaque fabric, and allow complete privacy control, light and blackout shading.
Dusting Enjoy Roller Blinds
Regularly removing any build-up of dust or unwanted fluff is the best way to keep your Enjoy roller blinds looking as good as new:
- Ensure the fabric is fully lowered.
- Take a dry cloth and gently wipe the fabric from top to bottom – steer clear of fuzzy yellow dusters as they leave trails of fluff across the fabric, leaving you with twice as much work as you had to begin with!
- If any dust remains, repeat the same process – you can also use the upholstery brush attachment on your vacuum. make sure you don’t apply too much pressure to the fabric.
Tackling Marks and Stains on Enjoy Roller Blinds
If small marks or stains have accumulated on your blinds, we recommend using either a damp cloth to wipe gently or dab at any stained areas or, believe it or not, biodegradable baby wipes! Baby wipes have proved to be the best cleaning aid for most of our roller blinds; they’re just damp enough to clean thoroughly without leaving any marks themselves. and they don’t use any harmful substances that can damage or stain the material.
Step by Steps for Cleaning Stains on Enjoy Roller Blinds
- Gently dab the affected area of your day and night blind.
- Apply a mixture of warm, soapy water to a microfibre cloth, and wring out any excess water before cleaning the fabric. (this step can be skipped if you’re using baby wipes)
- Allow the fabric to fully air dry before operating the fabric again.
How to Clean Double Roller Blinds & Double Roman Blinds
It’s all in the name with double roller blinds and double roman blinds – it’s two blinds that fit together in one set of brackets. Closest to the window there’s a voile, and in front of this sits a blackout blind, combining to deliver around-the-clock cover.
Dusting Double Roller Blinds & Double Roman Blinds
Like our zebra roller blinds, double roller blinds and double roman blinds can simply be dusted by brushing down the fabric:
- Fully lower your voile fabric, keeping the blackout fabric retracted to provide easy access.
- Take a dry, microfibre cloth and gently brush in a downwards motion until all of the dust has been removed.
- Finally, lower the blackout fabric and repeat the same process.
Tackling Marks and Stains on Double Roller Blinds & Double Roman Blinds
Here’s how to treat marks and stains on double roller blinds and double roman blinds:
- Fully lower the fabric, then using a mixture of warm, soapy water and a cloth, spot test the fabric by dabbing the corner of the voile or blackout fabric and allowing it to fully air dry.
- Once tested, follow the same process and gently dab the stain until it’s no longer visible.
- Allow the roller or roman blind fabric to air dry, then you’re good to go!
How to Clean Illusion Roller Shades
Illusion roller shades are closely related to the Enjoy range of our day and night blinds. Like the Enjoy collection, Illusion blinds contain two types of fabric – voile and opaque. The main difference is this style has two sheets of voile material, with soft fabric vanes hanging horizontally between them similar to a Venetian blind.
Dusting Illusion Roller Shades
As they’re made from a slightly more soft and delicate material than traditional roller blinds, the best way to get rid of any build up of dust on Illusion shades is to gently run the vacuum cleaner over them. Make sure to use the upholstery brush attachment, and use a low suction setting.
Tackling Marks and Stains on Illusion Roller Shades
To clean any stains off your day and night blinds, make sure the fabric vanes are in a closed position, then use a damp sponge or soft cloth dipped in lukewarm water and wipe across the material. Try not to use any fabric conditioner on the blinds as the material can stain. Allow them to air dry before opening and closing them again.
How to Clean Night & Day Duo Pleated Blinds
Style meets functionality effortlessly with this innovative range of night and day duo pleated blinds. The top half is sheer for light with privacy, and the bottom is opaque for shading and excellent for helping you improve thermal efficiency. Plus, the dual control system means you decide which part is covering the window at any time!
Dusting Night & Day Duo Pleated Blinds
Regularly removing any build-up of dust is the best way to ensure your night and day duo pleated blinds stay looking fresh. Gently brush down the fabric with a feather duster or use the upholstery brush attachment on your vacuum.
Tackling Marks and Stains on Night & Day Duo Pleated Blinds
If there are a couple of marks you want to get rid of, you’ll need something a bit tougher than a vacuum. Grab a damp sponge or soft cloth dipped in lukewarm water to pat any marks away. Careful to only rub at them very gently and only where strictly necessary!
Try not to use any fabric conditioner on the blinds either as the material can stain. It’s easiest to remove the blind from the window so you don’t have to stretch and can lay the fabric out nice and flat. Always remember to work from the top to ensure you don’t accidentally give yourself twice as much work!
How to Clean Top Down/Bottom Up Blinds
As practical as they are pretty, this collection has a top down/bottom up free-hanging system to enjoy customised shading. Add in the little thermal pockets to trap the heat, and you’ve got privacy, protection and comfort all year round.
Dusting Top Down/Bottom Up Blinds
Keeping on top of dust is key to keeping your top down/bottom up blinds looking fresh for years. A dry cloth will do the job perfectly – steer clear of fuzzy yellow dusters, they leave trails of fluff across the fabric making the job twice as long and hard!
Tackling Marks and Stains on Top Down/Bottom Up Blinds
If the dust’s a little stubborn, or there’s some marks you want gone, you’ll need something a bit tougher. Grab a damp sponge or soft cloth dipped in lukewarm water and pat any marks away. Only rub at the marks very gently and only where necessary – you don’t want to damage the fabric! Also, try not to use any conditioner on the blinds as the material can stain. First, remove the blind from the window so you can lay the fabric out nice and flat. Always remember to work from the top to ensure you don’t accidentally give yourself twice as much work!
Now your blinds should be as good as new! If you need any further advice, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly customer service team. And if you have any other blinds that could do with a refresh, check out our comprehensive cleaning guide!
