WHICH BLINDS ARE THE EASIEST TO MAINTAIN?

When deciding on a new set of blinds for your home, there are usually two things everyone looks for – functionality and ease of maintenance. The versatile nature of blinds makes sure you won’t have to worry about finding blinds that suit your home décor. But ease of care can be a dealbreaker for many, depending on living conditions and lifestyles. Tired of spending hours browsing blinds and not finding one that fits you? Well, we’re here to help you. Here are our suggestions for blinds that are easy to maintain, listed from easiest to slightly harder, so you won’t end up with blinds that perish quickly.

Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are undeniably the easiest to clean and maintain, thanks to their long, perpendicular slats. Unlike horizontal blinds, dust and dirt do not gather on these blinds. You can easily clean them using a feather duster or a vacuum cleaner, and they’ll be good as new!

Panel Glide Blinds

They are the trendiest blinds in the market now, and rightfully so. Usually used for sliding doors or full-length windows, panel glide blinds are a great choice if you can spare half an hour every other week to clean your blinds. Lightly dusting or a vacuum cleaner will remove the dust collected on the surface. You can also use a damp cloth to clean spots that need extra attention.

Roller Blinds

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Roller blinds are a favourite among blind enthusiasts. They are vertical sheets that attract minimum dust and dirt. You can clean the blinds using a feather duster or vacuum cleaner when they’re fully lowered. If the material doesn’t get damaged by water, you can also use a warm, damp cloth to wipe the blinds clean. Remember to dry the blinds before rolling them back up! Delicate roller blinds made from silk materials will have to be dry cleaned.

Honeycomb Shades

If you’re looking for thermal blinds, honeycomb shades are exactly what you need. They are incredibly energy-efficient and easy to clean! Since they’re usually made of anti-static fabric, dust rarely clings to them. When you see visible dirt on the blinds, just vacuum them!

Venetian Blinds

These blinds have a reputation of being “difficult to clean”. However, the trick to having stylish blinds that are easy to clean is choosing the suitable material. It’s no different for Venetian blinds. Venetian blinds made from timber or aluminium are comparatively easy to maintain. If your blinds look dirty, clean them with a damp microfiber cloth dipped in warm water. Use mild soap solutions so you won’t destroy the material. Dusting or vacuuming regularly is key to having Venetian blinds look clean. Wooden Venetian blinds are quite difficult to clean in two ways – they get dirty faster, and you can’t use ordinary cleaning agents or water on them. However, they are aesthetically quite superior and have a natural look. The best way to clean wooden Venetian blinds is regular dusting and periodical cleaning by professionals.

If you’re searching for blinds that are easy to maintain, these are our top picks. At Sapphire Blinds, we know how important it is to have blinds that look beautiful and save time on maintenance. We also know that even despite your best efforts, the blinds may not look as flawless as you hoped them to. In times like those, call us on 0406 797 725 or 0475 277 570 or email us at info@sapphireblinds.com.au.