How to Clean a Window Cornice

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Routinely cleaning your window cornice will help the fabric last longer and look better over its lifespan. Perform regular cleaning using a broom or vacuum to remove dust and dirt from your window cornices. Spot clean to remove small stains or spills.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Sweep your window cornice regularly. Sweeping removes the daily dust that builds up and removes any cobwebs that may be hanging around.

Step2

Vacuum your window cornice thoroughly to pull away dust that may have penetrated the fabric and worked its way into the padding. In addition, vacuuming helps to fluff the padding so it doesn't flatten over time.

Step3

Spray your window cornice with a fabric freshener to remove lingering odors caused by cooking or pets. Lightly mist the cornice, rather than saturating the material.

Step4

Clean the occasional spots from your window cornice using a baby wipe. Baby wipes will dissolve most spots or spills from the fabric without causing damage or discoloration.

Step5

Try an upholstery cleaner for larger, more stubborn stains on your window cornice. Test the product out on an inconspicuous spot before you use it to remove stains to make sure it won't damage the fabric of your window cornice. Once you know it's safe, clean the stain according to the directions.

Tips & Warnings

To avoid damaging your cornice as you clean, prewash your fabrics before you make your window cornice. Prewashing helps prevent colors from running during routine cleaning.