INSTALLATION GUIDE
Skylight
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CARE AND CLEANING
Honeycomb shades are made of an anti-static, dust-resistant fabric which repels dirt
and dust. For most honeycomb fabrics, the following options are available if your
shade needs cleaning.
Dusting
Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in
most circumstances.
Vacuuming
Use a hand-held vacuum with low suction for more thorough dust removal.
CAUTION:
Do not vacuum Architella
™
Elan
™
or Architella Elan Eclipse
™
.
Spot-Cleaning
Prepare a solution of warm water and a mild detergent.
N
Dampen a clean cloth in the solution and wring it out.
N
Dab the spot with the dampened cloth until it is gone.
N
Do not rub the fabric.
Allow the shade to dry in the completely lowered position.
N
CAUTION:
Do not spot-clean Batiste, Opalessence
™
, or Royale fabrics.
Deep Cleaning
Immerse the shade in a basin or bathtub filled with a mild detergent. Never
N
immerse the headrail into the solution.
Rinse with clean water.
N
Fully raise the shade and tilt to eliminate excess water.
N
Reinstall the damp shade, lower it, and let it dry completely.
N
CAUTION:
Do not immerse Architella Elan Eclipse, Architella Panache
Eclipse
™
, Commercial, Opalessence, Royale, or opaque fabrics.
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Ultrasonic Cleaning
Some honeycomb fabrics can be ultrasonically cleaned by a professional.
Specify that a mild detergent solution be used.
N
Never immerse the headrail into the solution.
N
Dry the shade completely in the lowered position.
N
CAUTION:
Do not ultrasonically clean Architella
™
Elan Eclipse
™
,
Architella
Panache Eclipse
™
, Commercial, Opalessence
™
, or opaque fabrics.
Injection/Extraction
Honeycomb shades can be professionally cleaned using the
injection/extraction method.
A dry method of injection/extraction is required for Architella Elan
N
™
,
Architella Elan
Eclipse, Architella Panache
™
,
Architella Panache Eclipse,
Commercial, Opalessence,
Panache, and opaque fabrics.
If using injection/extraction for Batiste fabrics, specify that no chemicals are used
N
(water only).
Never immerse the headrail in the solution.
N
For more comprehensive cleaning instructions, call the Hunter Douglas Customer
Information Center toll free at:
1-888-501-8364
