Dry Vapor Steam Cleaning of Curtains, Drapery & Fabric Shades
The use of dry vapor steam, under the right circumstances, and when properly applied, can be an effective technique to safely clean your delicate fabric window treatments.
This cleaning method can be done neatly and efficiently in your home
The low moisture steam vapor we apply can reach temperatures of 250°F- 300°F or more and contains only 5-6% moisture so your window treatments never get wet but rather only become the slightest bit damp and will dry in minutes.
The dry vapor steam application efficiently transfers heat to the fabric. The heat in combination with Hepa filtered vacuuming both kills and removes dust mites and their dropping which are the cause of dust allergies. The heat also disinfects by killing bacteria and mold spores that are embedded in the fabric
Onsite dry steam vapor is a great cleaning option and is one of several methods we offer to meet your specific needs. Depending on the fabric and how soiled and stained your drapery, sheers and shades are we may recommend hand dry cleaning or wet cleaning at our shop instead.
Every situation is different, but with over 15 years serving Manhattan and Lower Westchester’s most exclusive apartments, homes and townhouses, you can feel secure that you will be advised honestly as to what cleaning choice is best for you.
Companies that often advertise as “steam cleaners” are actually rug and carpet cleaning specialists NOT fabric window treatment cleaning specialists
Rug and carpet cleaning companies employ what is professionally known as a hot water extraction method and don’t use dry vapor steam in their cleaning process. The condensation from the hot water is arguably why the term “steam cleaning” came to be associated with what in reality is hot water cleaning.
From our blog:
When is steam cleaning not really steam cleaning?
The use of dry vapor steam, under the right circumstances, and when properly applied, can be a very effective step in safely cleaning delicate fabric window treatments. Low moisture steam, that some professional steam boilers produce, can reach temperatures of 250°F- 300°F or more. This very hot dry steam, containing only 5-6% moisture, does not saturate the fabric but rather instantly kills dust mites and disinfects by killing bacteria and mold spores that are embedded in the fabric.