Now that you have Strip Curtain Depot PVC strips of your choice installed, you can’t forget about aftercare steps to keep them looking as new as possible. Dirt can easily and quickly build up on your strip curtains, especially in high-traffic areas. It is important to cleanse your strip curtains before the damage becomes permanent. If you notice dirt gathering on your strips, follow this guide to clean your strip curtains effectively.

Cleaning Methods

Wipe Down the Curtains

The first step in the cleaning process should always be to wipe down your strip curtains. This is the easiest way to clean them, and you may find that you can clean them entirely with a simple wipe down. Before resorting to any chemical cleaning tools, you should try a simple combo of warm water and a sponge or cleaning rag. Gently wipe down each strip to remove as much dirt as you can. Your cleaning journey ends here if you can clean them through this method. If not, it’s time to move on to the next step.

Soak Your Curtains

If your strip curtains are located in a highly trafficked area where people or large machinery pass through many times a day, they may have some scratches. Scratches allow dirt and dust particles to get stuck in your strip curtains which may be hard to clean just by wiping down. If this is the case, you’ll need to soak your strip curtains.

Remove the dirty strip curtains and soak them in a bucket of water, large enough to hold them. You should soak the curtains for two to three hours for the best results. Once this is done, repeat the wipe-down process on each curtain. This should allow the dirt and dust particles to disintegrate and clean off more easily. If this method doesn’t clean the strip curtains adequately, it may be time to move to chemical cleaning methods.

Chemical Cleaning Methods

It is very important to choose the right cleaner so that you don’t damage your strip curtains with harmful chemicals. Do not use solvent-based cleaners, as the chemicals can cause harsh damage to the strip curtains. It is safe to use bleach as long as it is mixed with a good amount of water to weaken the solution. 

Test the bleach solution on a small area just in case, and if it works, you can continue to clean the rest of the curtains. After completing this step, rinse thoroughly with water to remove leftover chemicals.

Preventative Cleaning

If you notice dirty or dusty surroundings in the area by your strip curtains, this debris is likely kicked up each time someone or something passes through. Decrease the number of times you need to clean your strip curtains by cleaning the area around them. By doing this, it will take longer for them to get dirty.

To responsibly care for your strip curtains, it can help to devise a cleaning schedule so you can tackle the mess before it’s too late. Along with cleaning, if there is a way to decrease traffic through the strip curtains or reduce dirt making contact with them, you should make these changes.In conclusion, as long as you keep up with your strip curtain cleaning, the process is simple and easy. And of course, remember to dress accordingly for cleaning and wear goggles, gloves, and clothes that can get messy.