The holidays are here, and for a lot of us, that means hosting family and friends! To help reduce your stress this holiday season, we put together a list of a few things you can do to prep your home ahead of time. These are our top home and window treatment maintenance tips for winter. 

Window Treatment Maintenance

Window treatment maintenance is an easy chore to forget about. But with people coming in and out of your home this fall and not a lot of rain, the dirt and dust levels accumulating on your window treatments may start to be noticeable.

It’s important to clean those treatments before the start of the holiday season. If you’re just looking to do a light cleaning of your window treatments, we recommend dusting or gently using the brush attachment on the vacuum to get rid of surface-level dust and dirt. For a more in-depth guide on cleaning your Hunter Douglas window treatments, you can reference this Care and Cleaning Guide.

If your window treatments are motorized and require batteries to operate now is a great time to change out batteries in your motorized shades. If you are tired of switching out battery packs, contact us to learn about the new Hunter Douglas Solar Chargers.

Replace Your HVAC Filter

Check and replace those air conditioner filters. One of the easiest things you can do to prep for the winter season is to replace your air filters. With kids, family, and guests coming and going during the holidays, your filters will have to work much harder to keep your air clean. Be sure to check the size of your filter before purchasing new ones, and then switch them out. We guarantee the air in your home will feel fresher in just a day or two!

Seal the Leaks

You can help not only your HVAC system by ensuring your house is sealed up tight but you can reduce the dirt and dust on your window treatments. Sealing up any leaks will help keep drafts to a minimum when temperatures start to dip. Add or replace worn weather stripping around the doors and windows and caulk any gaps. If your doorstops are worn-out it is time to replace them. Any pipes or ducts that travel through an exterior wall should be sealed up as well with caulking. These steps will help block any potential for cold drafts. 

Clean Your Bathrooms

Your holiday guests will thank you for this one. We recommend cleaning all of the bathrooms in your home with strong cleaners, helping to kill off any unwanted bacteria that may have gathered on the surfaces of your tub, sinks, or mirrors. 

Keeping these home and window treatment maintenance tips for winter in mind, along with all of your other holiday prep, will help your holidays be more enjoyable. If you find that your window treatments are beyond cleaning or just in need of an update, we offer an array of Hunter Douglas window treatments to choose from. Don’t hesitate to reach out and learn more about our window treatment options. Once you’ve finished these home maintenance tips for winter – sit back, relax and enjoy a fresh, clean start to the holiday season!