Take care of your backdrop.
A well-cared-for backdrop stays beautiful, session after session. Here are the simple steps to clean, steam and store your backdrop or floor drop according to its material: Textile, Tex-Stretch, Vinyl, Mat Floor or Rubber Mat.
Cleaning
One material, one routine.
Textile
Backdrop
Cold
Machine wash.
Tex-Stretch
Backdrop
Cold
Machine wash, or surface clean with a mild detergent.
Vinyle
Floor
Sponge
A wipe with a damp sponge is all it takes.
Mat Floor
Floor
Plenty of water
With a sponge or a mop.
Rubber Mat
Floor
Vacuum
Regular or wet vacuum. No rotary brush.
Backdrops & floors
Steam, then store.
Steaming backdrops
Textile
3 min
A quick pass with a handheld steamer, only on the fold lines.
3 min
A quick pass with a handheld steamer, only on the fold lines.
Tex-Stretch
0 creases
Nothing to steam: stretch it with small elastic clamps.
0 creases
Nothing to steam: stretch it with small elastic clamps.
Storing
Storing backdrops · 3 ways
Rolled on a tube
Folded
On a hanger
Folded
On a hanger
Storing floors
Rolled, upright
VinyleMat FloorRubber Mat
Frequently asked questions
A stain, a question?
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How do I remove creases from a Textile backdrop?
A quick pass with a handheld steamer, about 3 minutes, only on the fold lines.
Does Tex-Stretch crease?
No. It's crease-free: just stretch it with small elastic clamps on the sides.
How do I clean a Vinyl floor?
A wipe with a damp sponge is all it takes.
Can Rubber Mat be washed with water?
Yes, with a wet vacuum. A regular vacuum works too. Just avoid the rotary brush.