Sunday 29 November 2009

Plastic Blinds

Plastic blinds are generally a common household necessity, offering convenience and simplicity over high dollar window accessories. Sprucing up those inexpensive window blinds are simple and beneficial to any room. Adding drapes and curtain rods to plastic blinds easily compliment any home decor.
Plastic indoor and outdoor window blinds come in all colors and sizes and generally is the best bargain when purchasing products to keep out extra light. These easily accessible and easy to use blinds also provide privacy when needed.


When cleaning blinds we find the task proves to become burden. Frequent dusting doesn't necessarily provide a long lasting appearance. The advantage of owning plastic blinds are that standard cleaning usually returns the product to its original state. Blinds made of standard woods and other materials cannot even with stand the most common of cleaning products.


In regards to proper cleaning of plastic blinds, maintaining care is also inexpensive. First, leave blinds mounted while removing dirt and dust from both sides with feather duster or soft cloth. Next, delicately use vacume with brush attachment, removing any access particles. Then, place blinds in bathtub with required amount of warm water to cover blinds completely. Add an all-purpose cleaner, disinfecting agent or vinegar to water and let soak. Before water cools, gently scrub clean any remainder portions of unclean blinds. Then remove blinds from bathtub, set aside and allow time for both sides to dry properly. Finally, remount accordingly and enjoy the benefits of plastic window blinds.


Plastic blinds have been a well known and commonly owned item for decades. Throughout time new technologies with manufacturing have kept this item new and up to date. A relatively new material called, "polyvinyl chloride plastic" (also known as PVC) is a plastic that continuously proves hazardous to environmental health. Healthier alternatives with plastics are available providing equal or superior performance at comparable prices. Becoming educated about your plastic window blinds, benefit both the pocket and your health.

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