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Draperies
Draperies are a beautiful, decorative addition to any window. Draperies come in all shapes, sizes and fabrics. Many can be quite expensive. That's why selecting the right cleaning service is vital.
Your draperies' lifespan and cleanability are affected by many factors. MAXIM assesses these factors such as, but not limited to:
- What materials they are constructed of
- Are they pre-shrunk fabrics
- Their color fastness
- Are colors set
- Will colors bleed
- Are they resistant to sun fading
- How are they constructed
- Location of drapes in a room
- Are they exposed to sun
- Are they exposed to excessive moisture or humidity
- Are they exposed to excessive air flow from doors and windows
- Are they exposed to excessive dust
- Are they near heating and cooling vents
- How well they have been cared for in the past
- Are the drapes lined or pleated?
As a general rule, cleaning should be performed yearly with quarterly vacuuming. Draperies should be protected from moisture (window condensation or rain) and rotated, if possible, to vary sun exposure. Dirt, dust, nicotine and other airborne matter residing on fabrics can dull their appearance and turn into contaminants that cause fabric deterioration.
Our Drapery Cleaning Service Program
- Assess type and quality
- Inspect condition
- Identify problems
- Discuss cleaning and treatment options with client
- Provide written cost proposal
- Proceed with cleaning and treatments once authorized
- Application of fabric protectants and soil retardants
- Call client within 72 hours to ensure their expectations were met
Alternative Cleaning Options
Some people prefer to have their window coverings removed and cleaned off-site. MAXIM does not offer this service at this time.