Caring for your new look
Your new blinds, curtains and shutters need just a little caring for to keep them looking as good as they did on the fitting day.
Below, you’ll find cleaning tips for the whole Hillarys range, as well as details for ordering replacement parts
Vertical blinds
Vertical blind louvres may be vacuumed using the upholstery attachment. For more intensive cleaning, selected fabrics can be cleaned by hand or in the washing machine. For full cleaning instructions, please contact our customer services team.
Roman blinds
Vacuum using the upholstery tool. Fabrics may be dry-cleaned, apart from blackout blinds, following the recommendations on the label.
Remove the blind from the headrail, paying attention to how the cords are threaded, and take out the rods and bottom bar. The fabric can now be dry cleaned with care.
Roller blinds
Dust as required with a clean, dry cloth
Venetian blinds
Dust with a dry or damp cloth. Do not apply too much pressure as the slats may bend. Very dirty blinds can be washed with a mild household detergent.
Wooden blinds
Only clean with a dry or slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
Wood Illusions blinds
Dust with a dry or damp cloth. Do not apply too much pressure as the slats may bend. Very dirty blinds can be washed with a mild household detergent.
Pleated blinds
Clean using a clean, dry duster. Be careful not to damage the pleats by pressing too hard. Use a hairdryer to blow debris off the back of roof blinds and then vacuum.
Curtains
All curtains can be dry-cleaned. Due to the nature of some fabrics, a small amount of shrinkage, up to approximately 5% can be expected. To keep dry cleaning to a minimum, we would recommend they are cleaned regularly with the upholstery attachment of a vacuum cleaner. Hems and side seams should never be pressed as this will distort the curtains.
Shutters
Regularly cleaning will ensure your shutters continue to look great year in, year out. It shouldn't take too long and we promise it will not be hard work. It is important you follow our advice and use the appropriate method of cleaning to protect your shutters and for the best effect.
Only clean with a dry or slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
From time to time the component parts of your blinds or shutters may need replacing. If your product is still under guarantee, please contact our customer services team on 0800 916 6524 or email enquiries@hillarys.co.uk. They will be happy to send new parts out to you, or to arrange for a service call with your advisor if the solution is a little more complex.