Lifetime Warranty
All of our Grabor Blinds come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This covers any defects in materials or workmanship as long as the blinds have been measured and installed correctly. In the event that you need warranty service, just e-mail us. aBetterAbode's customer service will arrange for a repair or replacement as quickly as possible. Vinyl Vertical, Smooth & Textured comes with a 10 year warranty on the Dura-Vue® Headrail.

Warranty Claims
It is very important that you inspect all of your boxes for damage upon delivery.  Have the driver open any box that looks damaged, so you can inspect the product.  You should refuse any badly damaged box and make a note of the box number and the tracking number.  If you are not at home when your blinds are delivered and you discover the blinds are damaged, call our customer service number (888-239-8009) as soon as possible.  You have 7 days from the delivery date to turn in a damage report with the manufacturer.  The blind must be kept in the original box and we will need the tracking number from the box. aBetterAbode will contact the manufacture for a return authorization for the product. The manufacturer will repair or replace the product at their expense. Call our office before you dispose of the blind.

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How To Care For Your Graber Blinds

Aluminum Blinds

        Regular Cleaning /  Soil Removal

• Lightly vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
• Sponge with mild detergent and warm water and blot dry.

Faux Wood Blinds

        Regular Cleaning

• Lightly vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
• Sponge with mild detergent and warm water and blot dry.

Wood Blinds

        Regular Cleaning / Soil Removal

• Lightly vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
• For a Painted Finish: clean with a soft, damp cloth.
• For a Stained Finish: treat with a lemon oil or other wood preservative.

Vinyl Blinds

        Regular Cleaning / Soil Removal

• Lightly vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
• Sponge with mild detergent and warm water and blot dry.

Vertical Blinds

    Vinyl Louvers

• Regularly dust or vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
• For soil removal, sponge with mild detergent and warm water and blot dry.
• Louvers may be removed and immersed in water.
• If a thin film of mild detergent is left on louvers, static electricity will be eliminated.

    Fabric Louvers

• Regularly dust or vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
• For soil removal, sponge with mild detergent and warm water (or dry fabric cleaner) and blot dry.
• Do not immerse in water or dry clean.

    Sheer Enchantment™

• Machine wash fabric on gentle cycle with mild detergent and warm water. Hang after spin cycle while still damp.
• Never dry in the dryer!
• Wrinkles can be removed by either following the washing instructions above, or using a hand held steamer on the material. You may also iron the material on the delicate setting.
• Note - Do not steam the fabric with the vanes directly behind the material as it will warp the vanes. Insert a folded towel between the material & the vane while steaming.

Roman Shades

• Remove the shade from its window; open it and lay out on a clean, flat surface.
• If dusty, vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
• To clean fingerprints or soiled spots, use an aerosol spray foam upholstery or fabric cleaner such as Woolite® or ScotchGard® upholstery cleaners.
• Spray the foam cleaner over the soiled area. Then scrub the area with a clean damp sponge (back and forth gently) until the stains are removed. Be careful not to crush or wrinkle the fabric.
• Remove excess water by patting the fabric with a clean, dry towel. Hang the shade up when completely dry.
• Do not use strong detergents or spot removers. Dry cleaning is not recommended due to the differences in ultrasonic cleaning operators.

Cellular Shades

        Regular Cleaning

• Dust with a feather duster.
• Lightly vacuum fabric with an upholstery attachment.

        Soil Removal

• Sponge with mild detergent and warm water and blot dry. (Extra care should be used when cleaning blackout fabrics, as the fabrics could become permanently creased.)
• Do not use strong detergents or spot removers. Dry cleaning is not recommended due to the differences in ultrasonic cleaning operators.

        Pleated Shades

• Remove the shade from its window; lay it open on a clean, flat surface.
• If dusty, vacuum with an upholstery attachment.
• To clean fingerprints or soiled spots, use an aerosol spray foam upholstery or fabric cleaner such as Woolite® or ScotchGard® upholstery cleaners.
• Spray the foam cleaner over the soiled area, then scrub the area with a clean, damp sponge (back and forth gently in the direction parallel to the pleats in the fabric) until stains are removed. Be careful not to crush or wrinkle the fabric.
• Remove excess water by patting the fabric with a clean, dry towel. Hang the shade up when completely dry.
• Cleaning too often may remove the fullness and body of the pleated fabric.
• Do not use strong detergents or spot removers. Dry cleaning is not recommended due to the differences in ultrasonic cleaning operators.

Natural Shades

          Regular Cleaning

• Occasional light vacuuming with a brush attachment should keep shades clean.

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Date Last Updated: Last Updated: 06/09/2008 01:39 PM - ID:328