{"id":21984,"date":"2022-11-17T01:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T09:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=21984"},"modified":"2025-12-12T03:48:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T11:48:47","slug":"cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning and Winterizing Tips For Your Outdoor Roller Shades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Winter\u2019s chill is coming soon, making it the perfect time to get a head start on winterizing your Outdoor Roller Shades. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/outdoor-shades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outdoor Shades are known for their durability, but proper care will help them last a lifetime.<\/a> If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to clean and care for your shades, look no further. Follow our tips to help prepare your outdoor space for the most wonderful time of the year.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn large black\" style=\"font-size: 18.75px; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/outdoor-shades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SHOP ALL OUTDOOR SHADES<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 600px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 91.33333333333333%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/1BVApqrlMhP55wKfoUjzFNqUWCYa92e4?replaceTabs=false&amp;spatialTagIcon=tag&amp;autoShowProducts=false&amp;shopButtonText=View Details\" class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" display=\"block\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" width=\"600\" height=\"548\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\"><\/iframe><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edge.curalate.com\/v1\/img\/Ob3j7QW9yWR3lz1_MTGfOkSJ19_ur0LJpAtk28Gio7o=\/d\/l\" class=\"curalate-widget-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\"><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"11\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20479 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-300x6.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-585x11.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-450x8.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-225x4.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-20x1.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-150x3.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If freezing weather is on the horizon, we recommend removing your Outdoor Shade and storing it in a dry location. To do this, first raise the shade completely. Next, find a slot on the edge of the headrail (usually left side) opposite of your controls. Next, insert the head of a flathead screwdriver into the groove and lightly push down to release the locking clamp and remove the shade. To prevent a hard freeze on the remaining brackets, wrap a rag over the bracket, cover them with a plastic bag, and secure the bag and wrapped brackets with a zip tie.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14385\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14385 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CoolarooSunShadeRemoval.jpg\" alt=\"Source: Coolaroo\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8GFJ2UY3fVI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Coolaroo on Youtube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<p>If you ever need to clean your Outdoor Roller Shades, use a shop vacuum with a brush attachment to first remove any dirt or dust. Any sticky debris can be easily hosed off (no pressure washing). More stubborn areas can be cleaned with Dawn dishwashing detergent and gently scrubbing with a medium bristle brush. Be sure to always let wet shades air dry in the down position. Also, please be careful not to use caustic or acidic cleaners as these could permanently damage the fabric.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t heard about Dawn, it is my go-to cleaning soap as it contains \u201ca powerful surfactant\u201d which just means Dawn has superpowers to cut grease and grime. Dawn is also non-toxic and is biodegradable. Be sure to use the original Blue Dawn for your window shades. Another secret: Use it on your dirty running shoes if you like to keep the colors bright!<\/p>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 600px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 62.0%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/TbTroSicP5a1y0nwqDZQz8wmgXyeyD0g?replaceTabs=false&amp;spatialTagIcon=tag&amp;autoShowProducts=false&amp;shopButtonText=View Details\" class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" display=\"block\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" width=\"600\" height=\"372\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\"><\/iframe><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edge.curalate.com\/v1\/img\/1CU30LW0WinXbWkvLIotHGiGilsjvgRZ5h5RSZv141A=\/d\/l\" class=\"curalate-widget-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\"><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"11\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20479 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-300x6.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-585x11.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-450x8.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-225x4.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-20x1.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-150x3.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As always, we recommend rolling up your Outdoor Shades completely when they\u2019re not in use. Especially if you\u2019re not home. This will help preserve your shades and keep them protected from any inclement weather. It\u2019s also a good idea to inspect your shades monthly for any grime or buildup and to ensure that your shades are centered on the headrail. Centering your shades will prevent the sides from getting caught up in the roller mechanisms and possibly fraying.  If you need to re-center, completely unroll the shade, grasp the longer side of the fabric, and slide it over to create equal distance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 600px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 54.333333333333336%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/zyyd6fA8w1zb1ZtF9vRGYOesDEqpC9Oq?replaceTabs=false&amp;spatialTagIcon=tag&amp;autoShowProducts=false&amp;shopButtonText=View Details\" class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" display=\"block\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" width=\"600\" height=\"326\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\"><\/iframe><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edge.curalate.com\/v1\/img\/YpklrleR6yG4D6mNqNaaKMxUDnp5g7yX47aIKb0wYLE=\/d\/l\" class=\"curalate-widget-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\"><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"11\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20479 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-300x6.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-585x11.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-450x8.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-225x4.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-20x1.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BlogSpace3-150x3.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We hope these tips help you get a head start on your holiday season. It\u2019s easy to forget about these shades, and your whole patio in general, when they\u2019re not in use. Make sure you get to them before winter does! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/outdoor-shades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proper maintenance of your shades will keep your outdoor space looking spectacular all year round.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn large black\" style=\"font-size: 18.75px; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/outdoor-shades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SHOP ALL OUTDOOR SHADES<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter\u2019s chill is coming soon, making it the perfect time to get a head start on winterizing your Outdoor Roller Shades. Outdoor Shades are known for their durability, but proper care will help them last a lifetime. If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to clean and care for your shades, look no further. Follow our tips&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":21995,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[845,839,1289,842,846,1260],"tags":[893,2999,1681,1048,1595,97,256,1688,3000,2998,3001,2110,1428,3003,890,2997,1112,3002,968,2420,2996],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-21984","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beyond-basics","category-blinds-basics","category-types-of-window-treatments","category-window-treatment-terminology","category-window-treatments-for-different-rooms","category-windowpedia","tag-backyard","tag-buildup","tag-care","tag-clean","tag-coolaroo","tag-cordless","tag-durable","tag-easy","tag-frozen","tag-grime","tag-maintenance","tag-motor","tag-outdoor","tag-outdoor-roller-shade","tag-patio","tag-remove","tag-roller","tag-screwdriver","tag-shade","tag-winter","tag-winterize"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Clean &amp; Winterize Outdoor Roller Shades<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get expert tips for cleaning and winterizing your outdoor roller shades to protect them from harsh weather and keep them looking new.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Clean &amp; Winterize Outdoor Roller Shades\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Get expert tips for cleaning and winterizing your outdoor roller shades to protect them from harsh weather and keep them looking new.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Blindsgalore Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/blindsgalore\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-11-17T09:00:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-12T11:48:47+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/OutdoorShadeHero.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"308\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Kyle Kelley\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Kyle Kelley\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Kyle Kelley\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/6e3d0dab90b562dd654e88056f936ed3\"},\"headline\":\"Cleaning and Winterizing Tips For Your Outdoor Roller Shades\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-11-17T09:00:53+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-12T11:48:47+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":514,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/11\\\/OutdoorShadeHero.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Backyard\",\"buildup\",\"care\",\"clean\",\"coolaroo\",\"cordless\",\"durable\",\"easy\",\"frozen\",\"grime\",\"maintenance\",\"motor\",\"outdoor\",\"outdoor roller shade\",\"Patio\",\"remove\",\"roller\",\"screwdriver\",\"Shade\",\"winter\",\"winterize\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Beyond Basics\",\"Blinds Basics\",\"Types Of Window Treatments\",\"Window treatment terminology\",\"Window treatments for different rooms\",\"Windowpedia\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/\",\"name\":\"How to Clean & Winterize Outdoor Roller Shades\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/11\\\/OutdoorShadeHero.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-11-17T09:00:53+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-12T11:48:47+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/6e3d0dab90b562dd654e88056f936ed3\"},\"description\":\"Get expert tips for cleaning and winterizing your outdoor roller shades to protect them from harsh weather and keep them looking new.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/11\\\/OutdoorShadeHero.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/11\\\/OutdoorShadeHero.jpg\",\"width\":600,\"height\":308,\"caption\":\"house with nice front porch, wooden double doors, wicker furniture,mexican tile paver floor\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/beyond-basics\\\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Cleaning and Winterizing Tips For Your Outdoor Roller Shades\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Blindsgalore Blog\",\"description\":\"Learn everything about blinds, shades, shutters, and window treatments. Get DIY tips, tricks, and season decor updates.\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/6e3d0dab90b562dd654e88056f936ed3\",\"name\":\"Kyle Kelley\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/2e166f3c45883d5fa87401cb150f2c831fe8d3471df662a9cc153916e3dea36f?s=96&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/2e166f3c45883d5fa87401cb150f2c831fe8d3471df662a9cc153916e3dea36f?s=96&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/2e166f3c45883d5fa87401cb150f2c831fe8d3471df662a9cc153916e3dea36f?s=96&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Kyle Kelley\"},\"description\":\"Kyle has been stringing together sentences at Blindsgalore for over a decade, making him an honorary window covering expert. Some say nobody else in the world has written more about blinds and shades. He's happy to be part of the Blindsgalore family and help out wherever he is needed. Nestled snugly in the marketing department, this word-slinger is always chasing high-profile collaborations and is eager to show off the latest and greatest.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/facebook.com\\\/blindsgalore\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/blindsgalore\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/blindsgalore\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/blindsgalore\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blindsgalore.com\\\/blog\\\/index.php\\\/author\\\/kyle\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Clean & Winterize Outdoor Roller Shades","description":"Get expert tips for cleaning and winterizing your outdoor roller shades to protect them from harsh weather and keep them looking new.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Clean & Winterize Outdoor Roller Shades","og_description":"Get expert tips for cleaning and winterizing your outdoor roller shades to protect them from harsh weather and keep them looking new.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/","og_site_name":"Blindsgalore Blog","article_author":"https:\/\/facebook.com\/blindsgalore","article_published_time":"2022-11-17T09:00:53+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-12-12T11:48:47+00:00","og_image":[{"width":600,"height":308,"url":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/OutdoorShadeHero.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Kyle Kelley","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Kyle Kelley","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/"},"author":{"name":"Kyle Kelley","@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/6e3d0dab90b562dd654e88056f936ed3"},"headline":"Cleaning and Winterizing Tips For Your Outdoor Roller Shades","datePublished":"2022-11-17T09:00:53+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-12T11:48:47+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/"},"wordCount":514,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/OutdoorShadeHero.jpg","keywords":["Backyard","buildup","care","clean","coolaroo","cordless","durable","easy","frozen","grime","maintenance","motor","outdoor","outdoor roller shade","Patio","remove","roller","screwdriver","Shade","winter","winterize"],"articleSection":["Beyond Basics","Blinds Basics","Types Of Window Treatments","Window treatment terminology","Window treatments for different rooms","Windowpedia"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/","url":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/","name":"How to Clean & Winterize Outdoor Roller Shades","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/OutdoorShadeHero.jpg","datePublished":"2022-11-17T09:00:53+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-12T11:48:47+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/6e3d0dab90b562dd654e88056f936ed3"},"description":"Get expert tips for cleaning and winterizing your outdoor roller shades to protect them from harsh weather and keep them looking new.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/OutdoorShadeHero.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/OutdoorShadeHero.jpg","width":600,"height":308,"caption":"house with nice front porch, wooden double doors, wicker furniture,mexican tile paver floor"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/cleaning-and-winterizing-tips-for-your-outdoor-roller-shades\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cleaning and Winterizing Tips For Your Outdoor Roller Shades"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/","name":"Blindsgalore Blog","description":"Learn everything about blinds, shades, shutters, and window treatments. Get DIY tips, tricks, and season decor updates.","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/6e3d0dab90b562dd654e88056f936ed3","name":"Kyle Kelley","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2e166f3c45883d5fa87401cb150f2c831fe8d3471df662a9cc153916e3dea36f?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2e166f3c45883d5fa87401cb150f2c831fe8d3471df662a9cc153916e3dea36f?s=96&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2e166f3c45883d5fa87401cb150f2c831fe8d3471df662a9cc153916e3dea36f?s=96&r=g","caption":"Kyle Kelley"},"description":"Kyle has been stringing together sentences at Blindsgalore for over a decade, making him an honorary window covering expert. Some say nobody else in the world has written more about blinds and shades. He's happy to be part of the Blindsgalore family and help out wherever he is needed. Nestled snugly in the marketing department, this word-slinger is always chasing high-profile collaborations and is eager to show off the latest and greatest.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/","https:\/\/facebook.com\/blindsgalore","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blindsgalore\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/blindsgalore\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/blindsgalore"],"url":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/author\/kyle\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21984","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21984"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21984\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21995"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21984"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21984"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21984"},{"taxonomy":"thb-sponsors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/thb-sponsors?post=21984"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}