Roller blinds in a house, apartment, office - this is not a novelty. The need to protect the room from sunlight and prying eyes - this is the reason why many choose fabric or plastic blinds. They are compact, comfortable and, of course, inexpensive. Over time, both fabric and roller blinds become covered with dust and dirt, so they need to be washed from time to time. After all, the main thing in the house is cleanliness and comfort! How to wash the blinds? A few simple tips will help you keep your home clean.
Care for horizontal blinds
Horizontal blinds often replace curtains in apartments and offices. They are compact, practical and comfortable, but also require proper care. How to wash horizontal blinds ?
It should be recalled that in order not to become too dirty and the dust layer should not be cemented, it is necessary to wipe them once a month with a damp cloth or a special sponge, which can be purchased in specialized stores. Pass a wet rag along closed blinds, not missing details. Be careful, because the plastic bends easily. It is better not to wash the roller blinds with
detergents, as this can damage them or change the color. If you need to take more serious measures, it is better to be careful. So, carefully remove the blinds from the windows and fold them in accordion. Use warm water in the bathroom and add the
detergent. Before washing the lamellas, leave them for 25-35 minutes in solution. Then go over them gently with a washcloth, rinse several times vigorously and wipe with a dry rag. Now your blinds sparkle clean!
Vertical Blind Care
Vertical blinds are more common, because they look beautiful and cozy in the house. They also do not let in light and create a warm tint in the room. Fabric roleta can be chosen with a different shade and pattern, so women prefer them. But over time, the fabric absorbs a lot of dust, germs, fat, etc. Blinds fade, become ugly. That is why they must be washed.
With fabric, everything is much more complicated than with horizontal blinds. How to wash fabric blinds? Several recommendations will help you. So, every week, clean with a vacuum cleaner (special nozzle) or a brush, which can be purchased in stores. Thus, the dirt will not eat so much into the fabric. If you need to thoroughly wash them, it is better to use warm water, a brush and powder. In the bath, draw warm water and add detergent (dishwashing gel or powder). Leave to soak the fabric lamellas in water for about an hour. Next, thoroughly wash a single lamella. This is difficult, since they stick together, but if you take a special stand to help, it will become easier.
Thoroughly rinsing all parts of the blinds, rinse them several times in water and dry. You can also use a washing machine. In this case, carefully read the instructions and the composition of the material of the blinds. If the material is completely synthetic, then turn on the gentle mode. Carefully fold the lamellas, connect all metal and plastic parts and load them into the washing machine. Pour the powder and set the temperature to no more than 30-40 degrees! After washing, your blinds will become almost as good as new, and you will no longer have difficulties and questions about how to wash the blinds!