Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Tips on How to Clean Your Window Blinds for Spring

If you don’t have any idea how to clean roller blinds, here are some helpful spring cleaning tips: 

Using Socks for Cleaning
If you wish to opt for a quick and easy way to clean your blinds, use this cheap trick instead. What you’ll need are white vinegar and an old sock. Place the old sock on your hand, dip the tip into a container of vinegar, and squeeze out any excess. Run your fingers along both sides of the first slat to remove dust. Do the same with the remaining slats. Stop every now and then to rinse the dust off the sock to apply more vinegar.

Wear Gloves
Because of the yielding nature of the individual slats, using a glove dampened with soapy water will be perfect for cleaning them. This will give you more control when cleaning and ensure that you don’t put too much pressure on the slats. This will work very well if you place the top and underbelly of each slat between your thumb and forefinger and slide them along the width. The old trick of using a sock works too, but not as well as gloves. 
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The Good Ol' Duster
For cleaning blinds, it’s preferable to use a static duster because it will keep hold of dust and not disperse it. If you have extra cash to burn, the best form of duster is one made with ostrich feathers. The feathers contain tiny barbs which trap the dust. 

Try the Paint brush
Putting too much pressure on the individual slats of blinds can cause them to kink, a paint brush for cleaning will be ideal. You will also need a static feather duster and bow of warm soapy water. Remove the dust from the blinds using the static duster. You can use any kind that you see in any hardware store. After removing the surface dust and dirt, clean the individual slats with the paintbrush dipped in the warm soapy water.
 
With the arrival of springtime comes with it the warm weather, flowers, sunshine, and of course, spring cleaning. Not to mention the task of having to cleaning roller blinds, blinds online, or custom made blinds. Try doing these handy tips for your spring cleaning to preserve the beauty and perfect condition of your roller blinds. For perfect springtime blinds in nsw, order your blinds online from iwantblinds.com.au.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Custom Fitted Blinds or Ready Made Blinds?

Mass-produced blinds are a far cry compared to the elegance of custom-fitted blinds. Though store bought blinds are more affordable option than made-to-measure blinds, it still doesn't live up to the practicality of a proper fit. Custom-fitted blinds may be compare to that satisfying feel of a well-tailored suit.

In the long term, custom-fitted blinds (though initially expensive) are a good investment if you plan to stay in a house for a number of years.

Ready-made blinds, however, are more ideal to individuals who are renting out an apartment, condo or small living space. It goes with the changing demands of their work and it would be easy for them to store and ship in case they suddenly move out.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Window Treatments that Matter

Blinds are right on the mark when it comes to being trendy. You can mix the old styles with the new window faves to create your ideal and inviting abode. Sleek and simple window dressings such as blinds are great for any home with multiple windows.


Using roller blinds produces modern flair especially if the fabric has understated tones and colors; These design options make an eclectic, yet casual feel.