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As a homeowner, adding outdoor blinds to your house is a huge decision. But with this decision comes another step which you simply cannot ignore.
Wondering what it is?
If you want to ensure that your blinds continue to look stunning for the years to come, you need to know the right ways of cleaning and maintaining them. You can say – it is one of the essential aspects of home improvement. Just like you take care of the doors, windows, kitchens, and other rooms, you also need to take care of the outdoor blinds.
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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR OUTDOOR BLINDS
You will be extremely glad to know that the cleaning process is quite easy – and it consists of few basic steps that are easy to follow and will also ensure that your blinds are protected and aesthetics are preserved for the rest of the year.
Keep reading for some handy tips on how to maintain your window blinds!
Maintenance Guide and Tips for Your Outdoor Blinds
Below are some of the shortlisted guidelines that will help you in cleaning outdoor blinds:
Mild Brushing
Use a soft-bristled brush to gently wipe both the sides of the exterior blinds. You can do this on a weekly or monthly basis. But experts recommend doing it at least once a week – this will keep off all the unwanted debris or dirt! Home improvement does not only mean renovating your furniture or cleaning your rooms. It also involves cleaning the other exterior surfaces of your house, including the outdoor blinds. Never use any hard brush for this task or it might cause scratches or leave marks, which over time would cause further damage. Always brush mildly to keep them in pristine condition.
Do Not Use Any Abrasive Chemicals
Besides gentle cleaning, you have to be very particular with the products you use for cleaning. Do not use any harsh chemicals or other fluids thinking it would clean the surfaces. Remember that harsh or abrasive chemicals will damage the quality of the fabric or the color. And if you think that the blinds will need extra cleaning for stain removal, you can choose chemical-free products so that it works gently on the material of your outdoor blinds.
Avoid Pressure Cleaning
As it is already pointed out, one should never use a hard brush – it is also advisable to prevent using high-pressure methods like high-pressure washers or rotary brushes. This can cause wear and tear of the outdoor blinds. Better be safe than sorry! Stick to using a soft brush and mild cleaners for the cleaning purpose.
Prevent Any Kind of Discoloration
Outdoor blinds, as the name suggests, are installed outside – so they are exposed to all the external factors which include dirt, moisture, etc. As soon as you find out any stubborn stains, make sure you clean them immediately. Keeping it for some other day will only harden the stains – especially the ones caused by mildew and bird droppings.
Last but the least; you should always allow the outdoor blinds to dry completely after the cleaning process is done. If you simply roll them up after cleaning, there will be a high chance of mold growth. To prevent such growths, it’s important to keep them completely dry. Moreover, if the blinds are wet from dew or rainy weather, make sure they dry up completely before you roll them up! Hopefully, with these tips and tricks, you’ll easily be able to clean and maintain your outdoor blinds. Keep them in good health so that they continue to keep the interiors cool and serve you throughout the year.
Author Bio: Alyssa Moylan is an ordinary woman from Australia, a writer by day and a reader by night. She writes on various topics like home improvement, business, lifestyle, health, travel and fashion. She likes to think of ways on how to solve daily life problems of people. Follow her on Twitter to stay updated.
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