There are many factors that influence how often your drapes should be cleaned. These include the fabric, where they are in your home and how well they’ve been maintained in the past.
Drapes act as filters. They absorb odors, dust, dirt, allergens and other household matters. While they may look clean they may really need cleaning!
To ensure that your drapes last, regular cleaning is required.
If any of the people who live in your home are sensitive to dust, it’s best to clean your drapes yearly. Otherwise, every three to five years should suffice. If you live in dusty arid climates, like much of Southern California, it’s better to clean them every two to three years. This is because dust that catches on the back can reflect and magnify the fading effect of the sun’s rays.
Our cleaning professionals are trained in caring for a wide range of fabrics used for drapes. They are committed to caring for your drapes so that they will add beauty to your home for years to come.
I recently had my drapes cleaned at a local cleaners. They are also a laundry. My drapes were returned to me 1 1/2 inches shorter than they were hence the lining is showing. It is my understanding that the dry cleaning process should not shrink the material. I believe they washed the drapes instead of dry cleaning. A few years ago I had a tenant at this location who attempted to wash the drapes and they ended up the same way. I replaced them with identical drapes.
The cleaners have attempted to stretch them twice already and it’s not working. I keep getting them back in the same condition. Is there any way to prove they were washed instead of dry cleaned?