Choosing Window Blinds And Shades Quick Tips Based On Cleaning Requirements

When choosing new window blinds or window shades, you may have only a few needs on you mind. Those, however, may be unique, and they will affect your final decision about the choice of your new window coverings.
 
In these quick-tips notes, let’s take a look at a few common questions customers have when “deeply mulling over” which blinds or shades to get.
 
Q:
If I want easy-to-care-of window blinds or shades, what are my choices?
 
A:
Take a look at this summary about cleaning blinds and shades.
 
Vacuuming (once in a while):

Vertical Blinds
Pleated Shades
Roman Shades
Woven Wood Shades (Matchstick or Bamboo Shades)
 
Dusting:

Mini Blinds (Aluminum)
 
Water And Mild Detergent:

Vertical Blinds (PVC)
Mini Blinds (Aluminum, PVC)
Faux Wood Blinds
 
Spot Cleaning: 

Vertical Blinds (Fabric)
Cellular Shades
Roman Shades
 
Note: 
Always check your cleaning agent first on a not-easily seen area of the blind or shade. 
If in doubt, check with the manufacturer.
 
The rule of thumb is to pick the window blinds or shades that will take the least amount of your time and effort taking care of them.
 
As fabric window shades and fabric blinds (verticals) are the most difficult to clean (if they get soiled), choose them only for areas where soiling them will be unlikely.

 

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