How do I clean curtains and blinds in Nairobi?

Curtains and blinds accumulate dust rapidly in Nairobi and need cleaning every 3–6 months to maintain air quality.

Cleaning Curtains

Machine-Washable Fabric

1. Check care label — most cotton and polyester curtains wash at 30–40°C
2. Remove hooks and rings before washing
3. Gentle cycle with mild detergent
4. Hang while slightly damp — their weight pulls out creases as they dry

Dry-Clean Only (Velvet, Lined, Silk)

Attempting to machine wash these causes shrinkage and colour bleeding. Bestcare’s laundry service handles curtain dry cleaning with collection and rehang.

Between Washes

Monthly vacuuming with an upholstery attachment removes surface dust — work top to bottom.

Cleaning Blinds

• Venetian (aluminium) – Close slats fully; wipe with damp microfibre cloth; flip and repeat. For kitchen blinds: soak in warm water + detergent 20 minutes, rinse, rehang to dry.
• Vertical blinds – Remove slats, wipe with damp cloth; check if fabric verticals are machine washable
• Roller blinds – Wipe down when rolled out with a damp sponge; avoid soaking the mechanism

For curtain collection, cleaning, and rehang across Nairobi, visit Bestcare Cleaning Services or call 0709004600.