You usually need to take your drapes to a dry cleaner to have them properly cleaned, however the labels will give detailed instructions. You can also use a steamer to clean them up to a point.
Consumers switched from buying pinch-pleated draperies and curtains to miniblinds accessorized with a "top treatment"--a swath of fabric that matched some other component of the interior.
That would depend on the fabric they are made with, usually curtains made with a silk or similar fabric will need to be dry cleaned.
Yes.
The term draperies refers to cloth hanging curtains.
The P refers to the petroleum-based solvent, Perchloroethyline, being preferred for that fabric. "Perc" (as cleaners call it) is one of the most commonly used drycleaning solvents in the USA
drycleaning
To measure fabric for pinch pleated drapes, first, determine the desired finished width and height of the drapes. For width, multiply the total rod length by a fullness factor (typically 2 to 3 times, depending on the look you want). For height, measure from the top of the curtain rod to the desired length, adding extra for headers and hems. Finally, account for shrinkage by adding an additional 10% to the total fabric needed.
send it for drycleaning
You would need to have your draperies professionally cleaned if that is indicated on the label for the care of the draperies. Also if you feel that a professional cleaning would give you thebest results.
The purpose of shear draperies is to allow light in while giving you the comfort of privacy.
Draperies should generally be cleaned one or two times a year.
The gremmets in draperies uses steel. It is extremely durable and looks very nice.