Blinds have various positive aspects, including low cost, UV protection, modern universal design and many others. However, blinds are also an excellent collection of dust. Therefore, constant maintenance, washing and cleaning of such elements are mandatory.
So, How to clean blinds of any type and from any materials? How to care for blinds from different materials?
Caring for the product involves regular activities such as timely removal of dust, wet wiping with special agents, lubrication of some rotating parts, and even proper operation is necessary while caring for blinds. Blinds cleaning is the removal of neglected dirt, stains, delicate washing, dry cleaning and application of vacuum cleaner. Fabric blinds Singapore can be washed, vacuumed, cleaned with clothes or special brushes, use substances that push the ingrained dust to the surface to remove the dirt with a brush later.
For blinds made of hard materials (wood, metal, plastic) require other cleaning methods. These are chemicals that quickly dissolve soot and grease. These substances give shine to wood or plastic, sprays, polishes and aerosols for lubricating rotating parts that do not leave marks on any materials.
In the following guide, we find out how to choose and take care of window blinds.
Table of Content
Things to Consider While Choosing Window Blinds
How to Care for Window Blinds?
- Vertical Blinds
- Horizontal Blinds
- Pleated Blinds
- Roller Blinds
- Metal Blinds
Conclusion!
Things to Consider While Choosing Window Blinds
Here are the following things to consider while choosing blinds for windows:
- Take into Account the Material
- Find out whether you need privacy or light
- Think About Colour and Design
- Determine your Overall Budget
- Size and style of your window treatments
How to Care for Window Blinds?
Vertical Blinds
Wood, metal or plastic blinds are a little easier to maintain than fabric blinds. It’s simpler in the sense that you can’t be afraid to damage the strips with a vacuum cleaner. Dry treatment is performed once a week, and wet treatment once a month. Wet processing involves the use of detergents without removing the structure, but with minimal effort. The goal is to remove dust and dirt on the largest possible area of the blinds with minimal effort.
Horizontal Blinds
You can take care of them in the same way as for vertical blinds. Three to four times a month wipe with a dry cloth or vacuum and do a wet surface cleaning of the slats and mechanisms once a month.
Pleated Blinds
The material for pleated blinds is paper, cardboard, fabric impregnated with special compounds that make the fabric stiff and waterproof. Therefore, they can’t be washed, only dry or semi-wet care is recommended. But the most effective option is to dry-clean the pleated blinds. However, dry cleaning is already in the field of cleaning, not caring for the product.
Roller Blinds
These are from all of the above materials like wood, metal, plastic, paper or fabric. Therefore, it’s required to build the process of caring for roller blinds based on the material of construction. It’s most convenient to vacuum the roller blinds. Once a month, you can wipe the rolled slats with a damp cloth or a soft brush dampened in water. If roller blinds are made of fabric, the material is impregnated with a dust-repelling compound. So, frequent maintenance of such blinds is not necessary. It’s enough to vacuum them several times a year.
Metal Blinds
You can clean them with stiff brushes by hand or with a vacuum cleaner. Even a simple wiping of metal lamellas with a damp or dry cloth takes a few minutes. The mechanisms of any blinds made of any materials must be cleaned of dirt (dust) and lubricated.
Conclusion!
Timely care of any blind structure minimizes the frequency of cleaning and washing. As a result, it helps to maintain the shape of the lamellas, their colour and the functionality of mechanisms. So, vacuum or wash the window blinds regularly, depending on the structure and material of the blinds.
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