How to Get Wrinkles Out of Honeycomb Blinds

Honeycomb blinds develop wrinkles and creased cells when they’ve been stored compressed for too long, shipped rolled, or taken down and folded incorrectly.

The cellular fabric holds its shape well in normal use, but fold it the wrong way once and the memory of that crease can stick around. The good news is that most wrinkles come out without any specialist kit.

What You’ll Need

Tools

• Handheld garment steamer (a clothes steamer, not a steam iron)
• Clean dry cloth or towel
• Tape measure (to check the blind is hanging at the right drop)

Materials

• Nothing that touches the fabric directly (no heat pads, no spray starch, no fabric conditioner)

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How to Fix It: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Hang the Blind Fully Extended

Before reaching for any heat, give gravity a chance. Most honeycomb blinds will release minor creases on their own if you lower them to their full length and leave them alone.

1. Mount or refit the blind correctly before doing anything else
2. Lower the blind to its maximum drop
3. Leave it fully extended in a warm room for at least 24 hours, ideally 48
4. Don’t force the cells open at this stage, just let the weight of the fabric do the work
5. Check after 48 hours before moving to the next step

Step 2: Apply Steam to Persistent Creases

If the wrinkles haven’t shifted after hanging, gentle steam is your best option. Do not use a steam iron directly on honeycomb fabric. The cells are delicate and direct contact will flatten them further or cause scorching.

1. Fill a handheld steamer with clean water and let it heat up fully
2. Hold the steamer nozzle at least 25 to 30cm away from the blind
3. Work across the creased area in slow, steady passes
4. Don’t hold the steamer still in one spot for more than two or three seconds
5. Keep the blind lowered and extended throughout

Step 3: Ease the Cells Back Into Shape

Steam loosens the fibres, so this is the moment to gently reshape any collapsed or misshapen cells. Work quickly while the fabric is still warm.

1. Use your fingertips to ease flattened cells apart from the front and back
2. Don’t pinch or tug hard, the cell walls tear more easily than you’d expect
3. If a cell won’t open fully, pass the steamer over it once more and try again
4. Work from top to bottom so you’re not disturbing cells you’ve already fixed
5. Run your hand lightly across the surface to check the cell structure feels uniform

Step 4: Leave the Blind Down Until Fully Set

Raising the blind before the fabric has cooled and set is the most common mistake. Pull it up too soon and the creases can reform.

1. Leave the blind at full extension for a minimum of two hours after steaming
2. Keep the room at a normal temperature, avoid cold drafts or direct sunlight while the fabric sets
3. Once dry and cool, raise the blind slowly and check how the cells stack
4. If one or two problem areas remain, repeat the steam process on that section only
5. Most blinds need no more than two rounds of steaming to come right