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Remember these 6 tips when deciding what blinds to use for each room

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The way you dress your windows can change the entire look of the room and bring the space together. Not only do blinds give a great visual to the room, but they also keep the sun out and keep your rooms cool when you need them to be. When you’re looking for new blinds for your home consider Blinds 4 You in Cape Town. For a free quote on professional, tailor-made blinds and installations, please contact Michael on 072 458 5457 or email mike@blinds4you.co.za Here are a few tips to remember when it comes to deciding which blinds to use for each room: 1. When looking for blinds for your bedroom, consider choosing block out blinds as they block out the light and make your room dark so you get a good night’s sleep! 2. If you’d like to have a lovely view, but block out the light, you might want to consider roller window blinds; they’ll reduce the glare and filter the sun rays. 3. When it comes to your office, bathroom or kitchen, Venetian blinds are your best bet. T

Why you need PVC Wood Blinds in your Bathroom

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You might have dreams of redoing your bathroom window treatments and dress them with lovely wooden window blinds, however, the truth is that these blinds will only bend, crack and deteriorate in a bathroom environment. Fortunately for you, there is an alternative that is perfectly suitable for bathrooms – PVC wood blinds! It’s obvious that your bathroom will be full of moisture, so that is why it is so important to consider the furniture and décor inside your bathroom and ensure it is durable and water-resistant. Splashes and steam can easily damage materials and lead to mold and mildew. While you may think that wood would be able to withstand such conditions, wooden window blinds really cannot stand up against continuous moisture and humidity. Just because you cannot have wooden blinds in your bathroom doesn’t mean you cannot use PVC wood to add the beauty and style that wooden blinds would. PVC wood blinds give you the best of both worlds, the beauty of wood and

Do you know how Roller Window Blinds Work?

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Roller window blinds have been a favourite window treatment for many people for many years. If you’re thinking of installing roller blinds, here’s how they work! However, before we get into the details, here’s why roller window blinds are a great option for your home. 1. They are aesthetically pleasing. 2. They are flexible. 3. They are easy to use. 4. They are very durable. For a free quote on professional, tailor-made blinds and installations, please contact Michael from  Blinds 4 You  on  072 458 5457  or email  mike@blinds4you.co.za Read here to learn how to properly clean your roller window blinds! So how do these blinds work? Components – Roller blinds look pretty simple, they are put together using sheets of fabric and a hollow tube along with a ratchet and spring. There is also a tab at the bottom so you won’t have to touch the fabric all the time – this keeps your roller blinds nice and clean. Operation – The fabric rolls around the tube as

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning your Blinds – Aluminium Window Blinds

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This is your ultimate guide to cleaning your window blinds and treatments, be sure to read about how to clean a range of other blinds in the blogs to come! For a free quote on professional, tailor-made blinds and installations, please contact Michael from  Blinds 4 You  on 072 458 5457 or email  mike@blinds4you.co.za If you have aluminium or Venetian blinds they will need to be cleaned on a regular basis to avoid dust building up on them. The reason dust builds up on these blinds is because they have horizontal slats which tend to attract a lot of dust and dirt. When you need to clean your aluminium blinds, the first thing you need to do is close them then wipe them with a soft duster starting from the middle outwards. Once you are done, open and then close them in the opposite direction so you can do the same process, but on the other side of the aluminium blind slats. If your aluminium blinds have any sticky stains or grease on them, you might need to use some w

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning your Blinds – Vertical Window Blinds

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This is your ultimate guide to cleaning your window blinds and treatments, be sure to read about how to clean a range of other blinds in the blogs to come! For a free quote on professional, tailor-made blinds and installations, please contact Michael from  Blinds 4 You  on  072 458 5457  or email  mike@blinds4you.co.za Vertical window blinds are great because they do not require a lot of maintenance to keep them clean. Because of their long, downwards-hanging louvres, they are less likely to collect a lot of dust and dirt as there is not a lot of surface area for it to settle on. Most vertical blinds these days are designed using polyester or something similar, which makes them easy to clean with a damp cloth. If you want to do a deep clean of your vertical blinds then it is a good idea to unclip your blinds from the rail and concentrate on cleaning each louvre. When you are done cleaning your vertical blinds, make sure to dry them naturally so that they maintain

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning your Blinds – Roman Window Blinds

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This is your ultimate guide to cleaning your window blinds and treatments, be sure to read about how to clean a range of other blinds in the blogs to come! For a free quote on professional, tailor-made blinds and installations, please contact Michael from  Blinds 4 You  on  072 458 5457  or email  mike@blinds4you.co.za To maintain the look and feel of your Roman window blinds you need to clean then on a regular basis. Because they are designed from soft fabrics such as cotton and linen, the materials can get easily marked and stained if you do not deal clean them immediately. However dust and dirt on your Roman window blinds can be dealt with fairly easily, simply use a soft brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Open your Roman window blinds fully and brush them gently from the top to the bottom and pay close attention to the edges of the blinds which tend to gather a bit more dust and dirt. Never use stain remover on your Roman blinds as it could affect the co