K.L.
I run the vacuum across the top with the brush attachment on. It helps get the dust off the drapery rod too. I have those rings that show above the drapes so they can get dusty and you can see it from across the room. I also every few weeks when cleaning hold the drapes out and vacuum down each to suck out dust. I spent a fortune on them 29 years ago (drop in the bucket compared to todays cost) and only took them down once, just a couple years ago to have them drycleaned. They told me the drapes were in remarkable shape because I dont wash them too often but I do keep the dust out. Weve been a bit crazy all these years about not letting people touch them too. They grab the edge to yank them open to look out the window and I just cringe. Dont touch my drapes!! lol 29 years,, they still look great!