CARE
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Cleaning Procedures
Like any fine furnishings, Hunter Douglas Natural Elements
™
and Reveal
®
with MagnaView
®
blinds should be cleaned regularly to keep them looking new.
Natural Elements and Reveal with MagnaView Blinds
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Dust regularly. Use a soft, clean cloth, chemically-treated dust cloth or dusting mitt. Lower
the blind to its full length, tilt the slats almost all the way down and dust. Then tilt the slats
almost all the way up and dust. (Not closing the slats all the way allows dusting where the
slats overlap.)
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Blinds may also be vacuumed. Use the brush attachment and tilt the slats up and down as
described above for dusting.
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Another way to clean blinds is simply by wiping them with a soft, damp cloth.
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Wash the slats only using a non-abrasive, mild detergent solution. Allow blinds to air dry to
preserve the dust repellent properties of the slats.
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For a more thorough cleaning, metal bottom rails and slats may be immersed in a bathtub.
Do not immerse headrails or wood bottom rails. Bathtub cleaning is not recommended for
blinds with decorative tapes.
Natural Elements Blinds Only
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The stained wood components of Natural Elements blinds, like wood furniture, should be
treated periodically with lemon oil or other wood preservative to protect their finish and
enhance their luster.
Important:
Hunter Douglas does not recommend ultrasonic cleaning of MagnaView blinds.
A Note About Wood Products
The bottom rail and valance of Natural Elements blinds are true wood products, made from
100% hardwood. There will be variations in color, grain, and texture that are characteristic of all
woods. These variations will be especially visible in blinds with light color stains. The variations
are normal and are considered acceptable quality.
