Aura
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
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Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
About Us
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All of us at Amazing Blinds & Shutters are here to help you with your window covering needs.
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See current and past decorating ideas from our 'Fresh Ideas' Newsletter.
Bathroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and moisture-resistance.
Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
See blinds and shades for patio and sliding-glass doors.
Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
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Child and Pet-Friendly
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Cleaning Tips for Hunter Douglas Blinds & Shutters
If you were to ask a group of people, “Who likes to clean their blinds or shutters?”, you’d probably hear crickets. Of the unenjoyable chores, cleaning slats on window treatments is likely one of the most tedious. We don’t want you to spend any more time than necessary cleaning yours, so we have put together some tips to make it easier.
Several factors contribute to how often you should clean your blinds or shutters, including allergies, kids, and pets. Ask four home experts how frequently they clean theirs and you will get four different answers.
- Each time you clean your house
- Once a month
- Once each season; Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
- A deep cleaning twice a year
As you can see, the suggestions vary greatly. At the end of the day, it’s up to you. Some people clean their window coverings every week, some only before houseguests arrive. Should you be the latter, we promise your secret is safe.
Dusting Aluminum, Genuine Wood, & Faux Wood
Dusting by hand is a common way to get it done, especially if you don’t have many blinds or shutters to clean. Three popular methods include:
- Using a soft cloth or feather duster, start at the top of your blinds and wipe across each slat. When you reach the bottom, reverse the direction of the slats and repeat the process.
- Grab a sock and put it in your hand. Open the slats slightly, and run your hand across each slat, wiping the top and bottom at the same time.
- You can use special tools that allow you to clean both sides of multiple slats simultaneously. These tools can be found at most major retailers, and are especially helpful if you have large windows or many windows.
Your vacuum’s brush attachment can make quick work of cleaning blinds and shutters. Simply run the brush across each slat, starting at the top and working downward. When you reach the bottom, rotate the slats and repeat.
Regardless of which method you prefer, try spraying your duster with an anti-static spray before dusting to help attract dust and leave surfaces more dust resistant. Make sure to test any product on an inconspicuous area first or call and ask one of our team members. We’re happy to help!
Washing Aluminum & Faux Wood
Sometimes dusting just isn’t enough. The good news is that metal and faux wood window treatments can be given a bath. The process is a bit more involved but easy enough. Start by taking your blinds down from the window and lay them flat in your bathtub. Fill with just enough water to cover, then add 3 cups of white vinegar and a small amount of dishwashing liquid. Soak your window coverings for about 10 minutes then wipe each slat with a sponge. You can use a toothbrush to get in any small spaces or crevices. Rinse well with clean water and lay flat across a towel rack or on the floor to dry.
If your blinds or shutters are not submersible use a mixture of warm water and a mild detergent and wipe with a sponge.
Cleaning Natural Wood
Natural wood cannot be submerged in water, and care should be taken to not get the surface too wet with any product while cleaning. Lightly spray a soft cloth with furniture polish and wipe the slat to protect the wood’s surface and restore shine.
If your genuine wood blinds or shutters are particularly grimy, follow these steps to clean them:
- Combine mild detergent and room temperature water.
- Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe a small area.
- Use another cloth dipped in clean water to wipe the cleaning solution off.
- Dry immediately with a dry cloth.
Repeat as necessary where needed.
Contact Us
We hope we’ve made the process of cleaning your blinds and shutters a bit less cumbersome. If you have any questions along the way, we are always ready to help. Give us a call at (806) 418-8385 or send us a message on our website. As an independently owned and operated business, we can toss a little bit of local Panhandle flair into all we do! Our showroom is located in Amarillo, TX, and we are pleased to serve the Panhandle Area including Canyon and beyond.