Clean curtains change how a whole room feels. Dr Drapes has been cleaning Melbourne’s curtains since 1983, and we’re still family owned and operated. We take your curtains down, dry clean them at our own plant in Melton and rehang them, so you never have to get up a ladder.
This isn’t a quick steam on the rod. It’s a full professional dry clean that gets between the face fabric and the lining, where dust, grime and insects hide.
On-site steam cleaning only reaches the surface. It can’t clean between the fabric and the lining or behind the curtain, so stains and grime often come back. Water is risky for lined curtains too, because the face fabric and the lining shrink at different rates and the hem can pucker for good.
Dry cleaning uses a solvent instead of water, in a large front-loading machine built for the job. It cleans the whole curtain, lining included. Most professionally made curtains carry a label allowing for up to 3% shrinkage, and our system keeps that risk low, so shrinkage is unlikely in most cases.
Allow 5 to 10 working days from take-down to rehang. Many jobs are quicker than that: down on a Monday, back up by Friday.
Need privacy while they’re away? We can supply temporary block-out curtains for a small fee. Moving house or renovating? Ask us about storage.
We clean curtains and drapes of all types and sizes, including:
Sun-damaged fabric needs a closer look. Years of sunlight can weaken fibres to the point where they tear, so we check for it during inspection. If a curtain is at risk, we’ll tell you before we clean it, not after.
Got blinds as well? We clean Roman, roller, Venetian and Austrian blinds too.
Curtains are priced per metre of track, based on the drop. Standard curtains and drapes are $80 per metre for drops up to 2.4 m. Sheers are $80 per metre up to a 3 m drop, and velvet, silk, linen and satin are $115 per metre up to 2.4 m. Longer drops cost a little more.
Every price includes take-down, cleaning and rehanging, with no callout fee or separate labour charge. See the full price list for longer drops, blinds, pelmets and mould treatment.
To get a quote, measure the width of each track and the height of each curtain from top to bottom. That’s all we need.
Every curtain clean includes take-down and rehang. No ladders, and no wrestling heavy drapes off their hooks. We take them down carefully, clean them at our plant and rehang them on your tracks.
With your curtains already down, it’s the ideal time to have your tracks looked at. Our track services team can repair worn tracks and rails or fit new ones on the same job. Repairs are quoted separately, and they’re always optional.
We recommend a professional clean about every five years. Clean them more often in busy rooms, in homes with a wood heater or open fire, or if anyone at home has allergies.
Spotted mould on the lining? Don’t wait five years. Our mould treatment separates the lining, treats the mould and finishes with a deep dry clean.
Can you clean my curtains while they’re hanging? No. A proper dry clean needs plant equipment that can’t come to your home, which is why take-down and rehang are part of every job.
Do I need to take them down myself? No, that’s our job, and it’s included in the price.
Will they smell of chemicals? No. Your curtains are aired after cleaning and deodorised at no extra charge, so they come back smelling fresh.
“I would like to say that I have just got my beautiful curtains and blind back. First clean in nearly 10 years. They look and smell so fresh and clean! Very very happy indeed.”
— Kerry Collinson
We clean curtains for homes and businesses right across Melbourne, from Williamstown to Warranwood and Sunbury to Mornington, plus Geelong. See all the suburbs we cover.
Call 1300 652 866 or email sales@drdrapes.com.au with your track widths and curtain heights, or request a free quote online. Not sure how to measure? Give us a ring and we’ll talk you through it.
Taking into account the particular style, length, and fabric that makes up your selected curtains or drapes our skilled and passionate team can provide a cleaning service that is personalised to the curtains or drapes you leave with us. To return your curtains to their former glory get in touch with our helpful and dedicated team on 1300 652 866.
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