Cleaning Your Blinds
One of our easiest products to clean are those with teflon coatings, or wipe free coatings. Look out for these blinds throughout the site if you need blinds in an area of heavy wear or in the reach of young children or animals .Regular cleaning and dusting will help to prolong the life of your blinds and enhance the look and feel of your room.
This guide should help in deciding which cleaning method is best for you, and remember, regular cleaning will be quick and easy, letting dust & grime build up on your blinds over a period of time can dull the materials and pose a headache when it comes to cleaning! |
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Aluminium Blinds
Aluminium blinds are fairly rugged and versatile. you can wash, dust or vacuum the blinds without causing damage. The smooth surface ont he majority of our Aluminium blinds makes them ideal for regular dusting, cutting down on the need for heavy cleaning.
To dust the blind, use a soft clean cloth or duster and tilt the slats to wipe clean. If you are using a vacuum, attach the brush head and tilt the slats (being careful not to bend them).
To wash aluminium blinds, use a damp cloth or sponge. For stubborn stains add a mild detergent to your cleaning utensil. You can also take the blind down and soak in a tub of mild soapy water and then rinse clean and wipe dry - or dry completely in the open air.
Wood Blinds
Ideally, clean your wooden blinds by dusting them using a clean soft dust cloth or a vacuum cleaner brush attachment, the surface is smooth so dust should be easily removed. Washing your wooden blinds could seriously damage them. Water or dampness can warp or discolour the slats.
Fabric Blinds (except Roman Blinds)
Most fabric blinds will be anti-static, so will require only a small amount of cleaning from the brush attachment of your vacuum. For more hardened cleaning, check to see if your blind is labeled with a (P) symbol – if it is then the fabric can be dry cleaned. If you can't dry clean your fabric, use a damp cloth with lukewarm water to wipe clean. For tougher stains use a mild detergent and spot clean.
Roman Blinds
If your blind has a label with the (P) symbol then the fabric can be dry cleaned with care. Remove the blind from headrail and take out the fabric rods and the bottom bar (paying attention to how the cords are threaded). Alternatively, fabric can be cleaned using the upholstery tool on your vacuum cleaner. Soft fabrics may shrink - if any of the fibre rods become visible trim them off to the desired length. |
