window treatments

Cleaning window shades in Panama City Beach, FL might seem a bit daunting with all the different types of window shades there are to choose to have installed in your home. Since most of us mix and match window coverings, depending on the purpose or décor of each room, it’s very likely that you have several different types of window shades in your home that need to be cleaned.

To clean cellular (honeycomb) window shades, you’ll need to first dust them using a feather duster or the vacuum with the upholstery attachment. A light dusting or vacuuming is all that is necessary to get the external dust off.

If dust is inside the cells of a cellular window shade, you can use a blow dryer – using the lowest, coolest setting it has – to blow the dust out of the cells.

Once the dust is removed from a cellular window shade, then you can use a slightly damp sponge that has been immersed in warm, soapy (mild detergent) water and wrung out to wipe it down. Then using a clean cloth, blot the cellular window shade dry.

Be extra gentle when you are cleaning cellular window shades that are completely opaque or that have a blackout option because the fabrics that are using on them crease easily and the creases can become permanent, which can affect the functionality of the cellular shade.

To clean pleated window shades, remove the shade from the window. Open completely, and lay the pleated window shade out on a clean and flat surface. Vacuum both sides of the pleated window shade very gently, taking care to follow the crease lines of the pleats.

If a pleated window shade has fingerprints or dirty spots on it, you can use fabric upholstery cleaner to remove them. Spray the fabric upholstery cleaner directly on the area you want to them, then immediately use a damp, clean sponge to rub the area.

Rub the area gently, ensuring that you are rubbing parallel to the pleats, until the fingerprints or dirt is removed. Be careful that you don’t stretch, crush, or wrinkle the fabric. Remove any excess water from the pleated window shade by blotting it with a clean, dry cloth. Once the pleated window shade is completely dry, it can be rehung in the window.

To clean roller window shades, dust them with a feather duster or vacuum them using the upholstery attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Once the dust is removed, you can wipe them down with a damp cloth. Do not immerse roller window shades in water.

To clean solar window shades, lower the window shade completely. Gently vacuum both sides of a solar window shade using either the upholstery attachment or the brush attachment. Using a kitchen brush dipped in a mixture of warm water and a mild detergent, lightly brush both sides of the solar window shade. Rinse the solar window shade well. Allow the solar window shade to get fully dry before you roll it back up.

Roman window shades come in many types of fabrics. Some are washable and some are not. The first rule of cleaning all Roman window shades, however, is regular dusting and vacuuming, since fabric can collect a lot of dust.

If Roman window shades are made of a washable fabric, after you dust or vacuum it, remove the dowels from the flat shades. Wash as specified by the fabric instructions and hang the window shades outside instead of drying them in the dryer so they don’t shrink. Iron or steam out wrinkles, and then rehang the window shades.

If Roman window shades are not made of a washable fabric, then they should be dry-cleaned only when necessary. Make sure your dry cleaner is aware if you’ve used any chemicals on the window shade to remove spots.

If you’d like to learn more about cleaning window shades in Panama City Beach, FL, you can speak with our experienced staff at McNeill Palm. You can come to our showroom at 1191 N. Elgin Pkwy, Ste. C, Shalimar, FL 32579, or you can call us at (850) 613-6228.

The benefits of window shutters in Panama City Beach, FL are that they add functionality to your home and they increase the curb appeal of your home. Functional window shutters increase the privacy of your home, add an additional layer of protection from wind and storm damage, and provide light control. Stationary window shutters (the ones you are used to seeing to the left and right of windows on a home’s exterior) add curb appeal, which will increase the overall value of your home.

Interior window shutters are a window treatment that will last a long time. They give rooms a comfortable feel, while they provide privacy.

Exterior window shutters can be stationary or functional. Functional exterior window shutters close over the windows from the outside, and offer more protection from the high winds associated with hurricanes. Functional exterior window shutters can also block light during the day and can be used for privacy at night. Stationary window shutters are purely for curb appeal, but they can be that one detail that makes your home pop and stand out from other homes in your neighborhood.

Wood interior window shutters are beautiful. They offer a traditional and comfortable style that will make the rooms in your home feel warm and inviting. Wood interior window shutters can be stained (wood colors) or painted (any color), so they can be a incorporated element of a room or a focal point of contrast with the other colors of furniture, carpet, and walls. Wood interior window shutters will require more maintenance over time than other types of window shutters.

Composite interior window shutters can be stained to look like wood, but they need very little maintenance. They offer the look and feel of warmth that wood interior window shutters have, but the composite material ensures that they will be durable and not subject to water damage or warping that can happen to wood window shutters.

Window security shutters protect your windows from damage during severe weather, such as hurricanes or severe storms. Also known as rolldown window shutters, these window shutters cover the entire window. This ensures that the windows are safe in bad weather, and it ensures that your home is private and secure when they are closed.

Interior window shutters come in many styles.

Plantation window shutters are very popular because of their top-to-bottom window fit, wide louvers that offer great ventilation and that allow a lot of natural light into the room when they are open. Plantation window shutters can be custom-made to fit any size window. Since they are installed tightly within the window frame, plantation window shutters also offer a good layer of insulation that can keep your home cooler during the summer and warmer during the window.

Tiered window shutters are made up of one set of shutters that is installed on the bottom half of the window and another set of shutters that is installed on the top half of the window. Because each set of window shutters is independent from the other, tiered window shutters give you a lot of flexibility in controlling ventilation, light, and privacy. With narrow slats that are adjustable, tiered window shutters can be closed, but natural light can still come into the room.

If you’d like learn more about choosing window shutters in Panama City Beach, FL, you can talk with our knowledgeable team at McNeill Palm. You can visit our showroom at 1191 N. Elgin Pkwy, Ste. C, Shalimar, FL 32579, or you can contact us at (850) 613-6228.

Cordless window blinds in Panama City Beach, FL are an excellent choice of window treatments to increase the safety of your home. What you don’t know can hurt you, despite the old adage that proclaims that the opposite is true.

There are many hidden dangers within a home. And, for the most part, we know what they are and we take steps to address them. We childproof our homes as soon as little ones make their appearance. We remove harmful chemical from low cabinets – and sometimes install locking devices so they can’t easily be opened – so that our children can’t ingest poisons. We put protective covers over unused electrical outlets to prevent accidental electrocution. We have stovetops with locks that keep the burners from being turned on accidently, either burning our children or starting a fire, or both.

However, the hanging cords from window blinds often escape our notice as a possible hazard to our children and pets. However, twice a month a child loses their life from getting entangled in hanging cords from blinds. Cordless window blinds are the solution that completely eliminates the possibility of a child or pet getting injured or killed from getting tangled up in the cords of corded window blinds.

It is a very easy process to replace corded window blinds with cordless window blinds, and it significantly adds to the safety measures you already have in place in your home.

Cordless window blinds are popular among RV owners because they can be custom-made to fit even the smallest windows in campers and they come in a wide array of colors that can brighten any space. Cordless window blinds can also be adjusted to allow as much or as little natural light in as possible.

Cordless window blinds in your home can be a great addition to the décor of to any room they’re installed in. You can use cordless window blinds as a blending component (matches one of the other dominant colors in the room) or you can use cordless window blinds as a contrasting component (a different, but complementary, color than the other colors used in the room).

Cordless window blinds are available in different gauges (weights) that can ensure durability and longevity. Cordless window blinds also come with contoured metal headrails that can completely hide the blinds when they are raised.

Additionally, cordless window blinds have a lot of flexibility when it comes to controlling the amount of natural light that comes into a room. They can either be raised completely to allow maximum natural light or the slats can be adjusted to allow lower amounts of natural light, while maintaining privacy.

Cordless window blinds are the answer to the often-overlooked potential danger that corded window blinds pose within a home to small children and beloved pets. You can have confidence that your home is more safe and secure for all its occupants when you have cordless window blinds installed.

It’s also a good idea to share the potential hazards of corded window blinds with your friends and family members who have these installed in their homes and let them know that cordless options are available and that they will make their homes safer to live in.

If you’d like to learn more cordless window blinds in Panama City Beach, FL, you can speak with our experienced staff at McNeill Palm. You can come to our showroom at 1191 N. Elgin Pkwy, Ste. C, Shalimar, FL 32579, or you can call us at (850) 613-6228.