Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Drapery & Blind Cleaning Services in Chicago
Since 1971, Krause Drapery Cleaning has been Chicagoland's trusted provider of professional drapery and window treatment cleaning. Our team specializes in the meticulous take-down, cleaning, and reinstallation of sheers, draperies, valances, cornices, and all types of blinds and shades. With over five decades of experience, we employ ultrasonic cleaning methods recommended by manufacturers to ensure optimal care for delicate fabrics. Our service extends to Hunter Douglas products and other premium brands, handling custom window treatments with precision honed through generations. We serve residential clients across Chicago and its suburbs, offering tailored solutions that preserve the beauty and longevity of window coverings. Our process includes careful inspection, thorough cleaning, and expert rehanging to maintain the original aesthetic of your treatments.As a locally owned business, we combine technical expertise with personalized service, understanding the unique needs of Chicagoland homeowners. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our attention to detail, from handling fragile sheers to maintaining the structural integrity of complex valances. We provide seasonal maintenance recommendations and coordinate services around home improvement projects like painting or flooring renovations. Our team's extensive experience ensures that every window treatment receives the specialized care required to withstand environmental factors like dust accumulation and UV exposure.
Services
Drapery Cleaning
Blind Cleaning
Shade Cleaning
Take-Down Service
Rehanging Service
Sheer Cleaning
Valance Maintenance
Cornice Cleaning
Roman Shades Care
Cellular Shades Service
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of specialized drapery cleaning experience
- Our team provides expert take-down and rehanging services
- We use ultrasonic cleaning recommended by window treatment manufacturers
- We serve Chicago and surrounding suburbs with local expertise
- Our service handles all types of custom window treatments
Services
Drapery Cleaning
Professional cleaning for heavy drapes and curtains using gentle yet effective methods. Our process removes embedded dust and pollutants while preserving fabric integrity. Ideal for formal living spaces and investment-grade window treatments requiring specialized care.
Blind Cleaning
Comprehensive cleaning for horizontal and vertical blinds including thorough dust removal and spot treatment. We handle wood, faux wood, and metal blinds with care to maintain functionality and appearance. Recommended annually for optimal performance.
Take-Down Service
Expert removal of window treatments without damaging hardware or walls. Our technicians document installation details for precise rehanging. Perfect for homeowners undertaking renovations or seasonal maintenance projects.
Sheer Fabric Care
Specialized cleaning for open-weave and sheer fabrics that trap airborne particles. We use gentle ultrasonic technology to preserve delicate fibers while removing accumulated pollutants and allergens.
Valance Maintenance
Detailed cleaning for cornices, swags, and other decorative valances. Our team handles intricate designs and fragile materials with specialized techniques to maintain structural integrity and visual appeal.
Questions
How often should I have my drapes professionally cleaned?
Most draperies should be professionally cleaned every 4 years. Sheer fabrics require more frequent cleaning, typically every 1-2 years, due to their open-weave structure collecting airborne particles.
Do you clean Hunter Douglas window treatments?
Yes, we specialize in cleaning all Hunter Douglas products including Duette shades, Silhouette window shadings, and Luminette privacy sheers using manufacturer-recommended ultrasonic cleaning methods.
What areas do you service?
We serve Chicago and surrounding suburbs including Naperville, Oak Brook, and Schaumburg. Our service area covers all Chicagoland communities within a 30-mile radius of downtown Chicago.
Can you clean blinds without damaging them?
Our technicians use specialized blind cleaning techniques that safely remove dust and grime from wood, faux wood, and metal blinds. We follow manufacturer guidelines to maintain product warranties.
How does the take-down and rehanging process work?
We carefully document your window treatments before removal, then professionally clean them in our facility. When you're ready, we reinstall everything exactly as they were, ensuring proper alignment and function.
What makes ultrasonic cleaning better for window treatments?
Ultrasonic cleaning uses high-frequency sound waves to remove dirt without harsh scrubbing. This method is gentler on fabrics, more effective at removing embedded particles, and recommended by most window treatment manufacturers.
