Window coverings insulate windows, provide privacy, and decorate the home. It is often more cost effective to clean and restore smoke or water damaged window coverings than to have them replaced. However, all window coverings are susceptible to damage long before a fire or flood. Some examples are: • Sun Damage – While obstructing light from getting through your windows, all window coverings suffer the damaging effects of sunlight. The damage could result in the lightening of color, the loss of texture, or fabric degradation. • Soiling – Window coverings act as natural filters for airborne dust, debris, and soils. Although regular cleaning can extend the life of your window coverings, there are several factors to consider when cleaning them. • Shrinkage – drapes, sheers, and curtains may experience dimensional shrinkage of up to 2-8% over their life. Shrinkage occurs most often after the first cleaning but progressive shrinkage is normal. • Shredding – Sun damage and atmospheric gases may weaken the fabric to the extent that it tears or shreds during cleaning. • Fading – Dyes and finishes may fade or dissolve in cleaning if they are not able to withstand the necessary cleaning procedures, or are affected by exposure to light and soil while hanging in the home. Our trained technicians carefully inspect the fire, water, or other type of damage, note pre-existing conditions and potential risks, and allow you to make an informed decision regarding the restoration cleaning of your damaged drapes. FRSTeam can handle vitually all window coverings, including drapes, swags, cornices and blinds.
						“I was impressed with the way my curtains were re-hung. He took great care. Fantastic job.”