While roman blinds are a fantastic choice for any room, they tend to be made from fabrics that need to be cleaned regularly to keep them looking as fresh as the day you had them fitted.

Common fabrics used to make roman blinds include:

• Cotton
• Linen
• Silk
• Suede

Pretty much any fabric you can think of can be turned into roman blinds — and as long as you stay on top of caring for and maintaining them properly, there is no reason why your roman blinds can’t stand the test of time.

There are plenty of things that can make your roman blinds dirty, including:

• Dust
• Grease
• Accidental stains
• Sunlight

There is no large, over-the-top clean that you need to undertake to stay on top of maintaining your roman blinds — small, consistent maintenance that will keep them in their best condition.

Vacuuming Your Roman Blinds

When vacuuming your home, simply give your roman blinds a quick going over to stay on top of any dust and prevent it from piling up.

When dust gathers, it can mix with other substances, such as grease, which often occurs in places like kitchens, and that’s what causes it to stick. By vacuuming your roman blinds, you are stopping this process from happening.

Brush Your Roman Blinds

Another easy step to keep your roman blinds looking fabulous is to brush them down – simply take a fabric brush and give them a quick going over in between your vacuuming.

Spot Cleaning Roman Blinds

When you get a stain on your roman blinds, spot-clean it straight away before it can set into the fabric.

To do this, take a mild detergent, preferably a non-bio, and dab the stain away using a damp cloth mixed with the detergent.

Roman Blind Deep Cleaning

Depending on your home, it’s not always necessary to give your blinds a deep clean — but it’s pretty easy to give your roman blinds a thorough clean if you prefer.

Simply take your roman blinds down, remove any rods or hard components, and put them in your washing machine on a delicate cycle with a mild detergent. 

Once they’ve been washed, hang them back up whilst damp and steam them once they are in place to remove any creases.

You can finish off with your favourite fabric freshener (just make sure to patch-test this before you spray it over the fabric).

Proofing Your Roman Blinds

If you want to go one step ahead, spraying your roman blinds with Scotch Guard is an excellent way of preventing stains from getting onto the fabric, making your roman blinds cleaning process even easier.

As with any chemical you spray onto your roman blinds, make sure the fabric is suitable for use with Scotch Guard to prevent any staining.

Choosing Your Next Roman Blinds

If you are looking for the perfect roman blinds to elevate your space, take a look at our massive range of stylish, made-to-measure roman blinds available online. Pair your exquisite roman blinds with our stunning collection of made to measure curtains at The Sewing House, allowing you to create a harmonious and personalized window treatment that adds both style and functionality to your space.