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Venetian versus roller blinds: dusting and washing rules differ

Aluminum slats may be wiped gently; many fabric roller blinds must not be machine-washed.

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Window coverings can look similar yet have very different care labels. IKEA instructs owners to wipe its aluminum VECKLARFLY Venetian blind with a damp cloth and mild cleaner. For the fabric SKOGSKLÖVER roller blind, the maker says not to wash or tumble-dry it, but to wipe it carefully instead.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Check the label to distinguish aluminum Venetian slats from fabric roller screens and identify any 'do not wash' symbol.
Close the slats gently and remove loose dust from top to bottom using a soft duster or dry microfiber cloth.
If the product permits, support individual aluminum slats while wiping them with a lightly damp cloth and mild cleaner.
Do not bend thin slats or tug on cords and controls; finish by removing excess moisture.
For a fabric roller screen labeled 'do not wash,' never machine-wash, soak or tumble-dry it; use only the approved spot-wiping method.
Allow all materials to dry, then check the raising and lowering mechanism. Never balance on an unstable chair to reach a high window.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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