How to clean vertical blinds
Vertical blinds are renowned for gracing rooms with an elegant and sleek look, whilst offering excellent shade and light control. But keeping them in a clean and attractive state can prove troublesome if you’re not clued up on the right tips and tricks. That’s why we’ve put together this essential guide, telling you all you need to know on how to clean vertical blinds. Here we will list the key do’s and don’ts, as well as describing the best techniques for keeping your blinds in good shape. Do’s Do contribute a few minutes each week to their upkeep. Regular dusting…
Continue readingHow to Clean and Care for Wooden Venetian Blinds
There is nothing quite like real wood, Venetian blinds. Their natural aesthetic looks beautiful in any room and can complement any interior you may have. Aside from their appearance, they are also an excellent option in terms of practicality. They can improve the energy efficiency of your home and are easy to clean too. Keep reading our article for a simple step-by-step guide on how to keep your wooden Venetian blinds clean and in excellent condition. Spots and stains First, check to see if there are any spots or stains on the slats. If you do see any, try following…
Continue readingHow to Paint Window Shutters
When considering painting the shutters at your property, there are a number of things to take into account. To create a good, even and professional finish, it is important to do the relevant preparation and groundwork, use the correct techniques and provide the quality aftercare needed to make the new colour on your shutters look as good as it can. Here, we run through the stages required to paint your shutters correctly: Wash and dry Before you can think about painting your shutters in their existing state, you need to give them a thorough clean. Before starting your clean, use a…
Continue readingHow to Lighten a Dark Room
Natural light is proven to have many benefits to your health and without it, we would soon start to feel groggy, tired and stressed. However, there can be places in the home that are a little on the dark side, whether it’s because it’s winter and daylight hours are limited, or it could be due to a dark interior design, a small room or a north/south facing house. Either way, these rooms could probably benefit from being spruced up, whether you’re physically letting more light into the room, or redecorating to give it a light and fresh feel. So let’s take…
Continue readingHow to block light from a skylight
Skylights and roof windows are becoming increasingly popular, and not just in loft conversions. Perfect for letting more light into a room and opening a space up, roof windows are ideal for low-pitched roofs, and if decorated with the right blind, they can finish your room off beautifully. As stylish and practical they may be, if you need a little less light, or a little less heat, here’s a few tips to help. What blinds are suitable? With a wide range of blind styles suitable for skylights, you aren’t limited by choice at all. Velux offers a huge range of skylight…
Continue readingTop Tips for Cleaning Blinds
Permanent fixtures in the home, such as window blinds, can get easily overlooked and accepted as ‘part of the furniture’. But just like the rest of the furniture and other surfaces in the house, they collect dirt and dust so need to be cleaned on a fairly regularly basis. Their awkward shapes can sometimes make the job a bit tricky, so we’ve came up with some top tips for how you can clean the most popular types of blinds, without damaging them or calling on professional services for help. Guide to Cleaning Blinds Roman As Roman blinds are made from a…
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