Blinds, Shades and Shutters - How do you restore pleats in pleated shades

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JuanineD
04-13-05, 12:11 PM
I have day-night shades in my motorhome. I suspect the sun has caused the pleats to relax. Does anyone know a good way to restore the pleats so they will fold up nicely again?

Annette
04-26-05, 07:32 AM
sorry - i guess no one knows! you might, if you haven't already, call the manufacturer & ask them. i've heard that if you leave pleated shades down more often than pulled up, they do that. maybe you could pull them up nice & tight & leave them that way for several days. then they'd get creased again???

sorry!
Kobuchi
04-28-05, 05:37 PM
I think Annette's on the right track. You know how after a magazine gets damp each page keeps the shape it dried in? So bind your shades tight and stow them in the bathroom for a week of shower steam. Then let dry. Unbound, they should "remember" for a while. You could treat them in place with a kettle, too.

NikkiL
06-13-05, 07:24 AM
I think the "refolding and binding" trick would really work. Maybe try spraying with spray starch afterwards to keep them creased longer??
sfree66
06-16-05, 06:15 PM
I work for a blind cleaning and repair place, they suggest drawing the shade up (not too tight though) and leaving it for a few days in order to get the pleats back. To maintain them, pull the shade up once a week and leave it for a few hours. There should not be a need for bathroom steam or starch. Good luck :)
Kobuchi
06-17-05, 12:39 AM
Thanks sfree66. So JuanineD needn't raise the shades when she showers? ;)