<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Window Blinds Tips &#187; Vertical Blinds</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/vertical-blinds/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.windowblindstips.com</link>
	<description>WindowBlindTips.com Offers an Authoritative Guide to Window Blinds, Shades, Window Coverings, Curtains, Drapes and Window Fashion Accessories</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:00:36 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>Vertical Blinds Fit Any Home Decor</title>
		<link>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/vertical-blinds-fit-any-home-decor.htm</link>
		<comments>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/vertical-blinds-fit-any-home-decor.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Window Blinds Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Vertical Blinds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/vertical-blinds-in-any-room/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Available in a wide range of colours, materials and finishes, vertical window blinds are an affordable window covering.

Vertical blinds work great if you have windows that open and close horizontally or if you have sliding glass doors.

The vertical blinds are also a durable option if you have kids or pets in the house [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/vertical-blinds" class="kblinker" title="More about vertical blinds &raquo;">Vertical blinds</a> are an excellent solution for covering windows that are extremely wide in nature and for patio doors as well.</p>
<p>They are an old standby that will rarely fail you and are easy to recover, or dye should they become outdated or soiled and as such can.</p>
<p>Vertical blinds will be perfect for the retro look that seems to be so popular today, when used with the older more sixties look in furniture and fabrics.</p>
<p>Verticals are stylish for covering wide windows or doors and with so many different ones to choose they are wonderful for use in nearly any room.</p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_nowrap" style="width:550px;"><img alt="Even if you want something bright and colorful, vertical blinds offer a wide range of color options to suit your taste and room decor." src="http://www.windowblindstips.com/wp-content/uploads/vertical-blinds-green.jpg" /><br style="clear:both" /><span>Even if you want something bright and colorful, vertical blinds offer a wide range of color options to suit your taste and room decor.</span></div></p>
<p>The vinyl variety of vertical blinds is perfect for use in a sunny bathroom window because they will repel the water and stay in pristine condition for years to come. They don&rsquo;t absorb the dampness, won&rsquo;t mould or mildew and are easy to clean and maintain.</p>
<p>They are a sleek fit in the <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/bedroom" class="kblinker" title="More about bedroom &raquo;">bedroom</a>, with a small valance or a sheer drapery to cover them, blocking out the light when you want it darkened and an easy open by the use of the vane when you want an unobstructed view of the outside world.</p>
<p>Strangely enough they can also add a modern look to your brass and glass <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/living-areas" class="kblinker" title="More about living &raquo;">living</a> room. In the living room a vertical blind of a brilliant color will show your taste and style when it&rsquo;s closed as well as the skyline when it&rsquo;s opened.</p>
<p>Choose fabric vertical blinds for your living room as they may be easily recovered when your d&eacute;cor changes, and will do a great deal to block out those elements of the outside that you would prefer not enter your home.</p>
<p>Fabric blinds are noise reducing and will insulate you well from the heat of the sun and the chill of the wind.</p>
<p>In the <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/kitchen" class="kblinker" title="More about kitchen &raquo;">kitchen</a> for the <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/sliding-glass-doors" class="kblinker" title="More about sliding glass door &raquo;">sliding glass doors</a> they are a perfect way to prevent the suns rays from damaging your carpets or draperies, and will fit admirably with nearly any style of furnishings.</p>
<p>Your kitchen blinds should ideally be the vinyl variety and should not drop below the lower window sill to curtail the necessity of washing frequently.</p>
<p>The kitchen will benefit from the vinyl type in that they will, again, not absorb the dampness or oils that will be part of that atmosphere due to cookery and dishwashing and the normal day to day tasks.</p>
<p>As you can see, there isn&rsquo;t a room in your home that could not benefit from the use of a vertical blind to prevent damage to other furnishings or to save you some extra labor or utility bills, or simply just to make your room as fashionable as it can be by the addition of a new <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/tips" class="kblinker" title="More about window treatment &raquo;">window treatment</a>.</p>
<p>Vertical blinds combine grace, ease of use, beauty and clean lines with such remarkable attributes as sound proofing, control of light and each of this quality can be purchased in a huge variety of textures, patterns and colors that will match your current d&eacute;cor, or complement the new furnishings to your home upgrades.</p>
<p>For the upscale home, vertical blinds can even hide an unsightly area in the garage.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/vertical-blinds-fit-any-home-decor.htm/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Vertical Blinds for Sliders</title>
		<link>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/vertical-blinds-for-sliders.htm</link>
		<comments>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/vertical-blinds-for-sliders.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Window Blinds Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sliding Glass Doors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vertical Blinds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/learn-about-vertical-blinds-online/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[These days you can save considerable time and money by ordering window coverings like your vertical blinds online.

In this article, you'll learn all about the use, function and styles of vertical blinds you can choose from when ordering from an online blinds retailer [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A great illusionary concept for wider windows on the room is just waiting to be adopted.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s true! <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/vertical-blinds" class="kblinker" title="More about vertical blinds &raquo;">Vertical Blinds</a> are a splendid <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/tips" class="kblinker" title="More about window treatment &raquo;">window treatment</a> that covers up even the wide windows with the ease of an illusionist.</p>
<p>Vertical Blinds are perfect for wide windows and <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/sliding-glass-doors" class="kblinker" title="More about sliding glass door &raquo;">sliding glass doors</a>.</p>
<p>This versatility of Vertical Blinds makes them popular in <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/home-office" class="kblinker" title="More about office &raquo;">offices</a>, homes, and commercial establishments alike.</p>
<p>Before you assume anything, let&#8217;s first clear up the nomenclature.</p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_nowrap" style="width:550px;"><img alt="If you have kids or pets in the house, durable vertical blinds are a great choice for sliding glass doors subject to heavy traffic!" src="http://www.windowblindstips.com/wp-content/uploads/vertical_blinds-pets.jpg" /><br style="clear:both" /><span>If you have kids or pets in the house, durable vertical blinds are a great choice for sliding glass doors subject to heavy traffic!</span></div></p>
<p>Vertical blinds are called so due to the vertically suspended strips of fabric or slats.</p>
<p>Another alluring feature of Vertical Blinds is the ease with which you can control the ingress of sunlight into the room.</p>
<p>If greater sunlight is required, you can just slide away the Vertical Blinds, and if just a little sunlight is needed, just turn the vertical slats so they are no longer closed, but slightly open, enough to allow small amount of sunlight into the room.</p>
<p>Vertical Blinds are longer than mini-blinds. Therefore, they are slightly priced on a higher side than the mini-blinds. In fact, it&rsquo;s their height that has made them popular in the corporate offices.</p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_left" style="width:275px;"><img align="left" src="http://www.windowblindstips.com/wp-content/uploads/vertical-blinds-shadows.jpg" alt="The afternoon light coming through your vertical blinds will cast an interesting effect of light and shadow across the room." /><br style="clear:both" /><span>The afternoon light coming through your vertical blinds will cast an interesting effect of light and shadow across the room.</span></div></p>
<p>The non-standardized windows in offices are best suited for Vertical Blinds and vice-versa.</p>
<p>The variety in design, style, and fabric make Vertical Blinds a hot choice among the connoisseurs of modern rooms. Even the width of vertical slats varies to provide you with just the required amount of sunlight.</p>
<p>Actually, price is slightly higher if the numbers of slats are more and width is less, as they tend to provide more block-out of sunlight.</p>
<p>As mentioned earlier, Vertical Blinds are known for tremendous illusory effect. If the room is smaller, the Verticals make sure that it looks much bigger just because of the long vertical slats at one end of the room.</p>
<p>Illusory effect apart, Vertical Blinds offer just the right kind of d&eacute;cor required in a listless room. Even if the room is decorated with zeal, Vertical Blinds never look out of place.</p>
<p>Vertical Blinds can be made out of different fabrics, wood, or even aluminum.</p>
<p>It all depends on your tastes as to what should be your choice. Normally, every kind of Vertical Blinds complements the overall look and feel of the room.</p>
<p>So, rest assured that any kind of money spent on Vertical Blinds is a long-term investment.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/vertical-blinds-for-sliders.htm/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>How to Install Vertical Blinds</title>
		<link>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/how-to-install-vertical-blinds.htm</link>
		<comments>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/how-to-install-vertical-blinds.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Window Blinds Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Vertical Blinds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.windowblindstips.com/articles/install-window-blinds/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Installing vertical blinds is a simple do it yourself project if you know the right steps.

Read our step by step online guide to vertical blind installation and save yourself the expense of hiring an installer [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Specialized installation of <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/vertical-blinds" class="kblinker" title="More about vertical blinds &raquo;">vertical blinds</a> for most people is the perfect situation.</p>
<p>This is above all true if mountaineering up and down ladders whilst trying to manage numerous tools, rods, strings, and blinds doesn&rsquo;t sound like an amusing way to use up an afternoon.</p>
<p>A fraction of reason why this is such an undertaking task is that countless vertical blind tracks are intended for windows that are quite bulky and often unmanageable.</p>
<p>Verticals can be as long as 16 feet, which makes installation tricky for one person to handle alone.</p>
<p>For longer blind tracks there is one more concerned and that is trying to hang them evenly. This can be a fussy challenge for one person to challenge unaccompanied. If you don&rsquo;t hang them precisely you run the risk of your blinds not closing properly.</p>
<p>If that wasn&rsquo;t difficult enough, the very slats on blinds can be problematically lengthy and unfeasible to handle while trying to keep stability on a ladder with no one helping you. What&#8217;s more you run the risk of wounding your hands on the hooks that are used to support the blinds.</p>
<p>If you settle on hanging the blinds yourself rather than opting for expert fitting you ought to at least take the safety measure of wearing protective gear in order to take <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/tips" class="kblinker" title="More about care &raquo;">care</a> or your hands. You may also think about wearing safety glasses to guard your eyes as the ends of the blinds can offer projectile trouble that could consequence in vision loss.</p>
<p>If you have custom ordered your vertical blinds, odds are that the company you got them from will offer fitting services either as a consideration for a somewhat minor price. If the blinds you&rsquo;ve bought are motorized you should certainly go for expert help with the fitting.</p>
<p>It is quite easy to install the remote that controls the blinds yourself however. This part is as straightforward as connecting a phone jack.</p>
<p>Vertical blinds offer a surprising variety of materials to choose from, wood, metal, and polyvinyl. So you shouldn&rsquo;t have any problems finding exceptional vertical blinds to match your d&eacute;cor taste. You could use vertical blinds for making a small room appear much bigger as well as making a large, open room seem cosier.</p>
<p>You might want to keep in mind that whilst vertical blinds are a stylish touch, they are not suitable or sensible for all rooms. Especially in rooms such as children&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/bedroom" class="kblinker" title="More about bedroom &raquo;">bedrooms</a>, and places pets roam.</p>
<p><b>Watch this video to learn more about installing your own vertical blinds:</b></p>
<p align="center"><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7T0W8Ly8Ucw&#038;rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7T0W8Ly8Ucw&#038;rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/how-to-install-vertical-blinds.htm/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Inexpensive Vertical Window Blinds</title>
		<link>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/inexpensive-vertical-window-blinds.htm</link>
		<comments>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/inexpensive-vertical-window-blinds.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Window Blinds Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Vertical Blinds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/vertical-blinds-quality-blinds-at-low-prices.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you thought Vertical blinds were only made with cheap plastic vanes, you might want to think again.

Today, you can find vertical blinds in many materials, styles and options.

And if you have glass sliding doors or windows and pets and kids in your home, vertical blinds could be the perfect option for you! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Made with vinyl vanes, <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/vertical-blinds" class="kblinker" title="More about vertical blinds &raquo;">vertical blinds</a> are durable, stylish and one of the easiest window coverings to clean and maintain.</p>
<p>Vertical <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/window-blinds" class="kblinker" title="More about window blinds &raquo;">window blinds</a> are affordable and provide excellent light control for your interior decor.</p>
<p>Vertical blinds typically feature a heavy-duty track that provides many years of trouble-free use.</p>
<p>They make a great covering for both windows and sliding glass doors.</p>
<p>You can choose smooth or embossed vertical blinds, made from PVC, and covered in highly decorative fabric, faux wood or mirrored finishes.</p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_nowrap" style="width:550px;"><img src="http://www.windowblindstips.com/wp-content/uploads/vertical-blinds-detail.jpg" alt="Durable and stylish vertical blinds work great for sliding glass doors and windows that open horizontally." /><br style="clear:both" /><span>Durable and stylish vertical blinds work great for sliding glass doors and windows that open horizontally.</span></div></p>
<p>If walls are too permanent, you can also use vertical blinds as sliding partitions to give any interior space added flexibility. Mounted on metal tracks in the floor and ceiling, vertical blinds enable you to keep an area separate for privacy, or open the space up into a single, spacious room with plenty of light.</p>
<p>Pulley-mounted bead chains make it quick and easy to open and control vertical blinds.</p>
<p>Stylish <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/tips" class="kblinker" title="More about window treatment &raquo;">window treatments</a> are a highly visible and functional element of room decorating in most cases. Adding color-coordinated vertical blinds can make your decor appear lighter or darker and give a room a warmer or cooler feeling. This allows you to easily control the amount of light inside your home and set the atmosphere as desired.</p>
<p>Vertical blinds are favored as a versatile, distinctive and durable treatment for any window or glass door. They can also be used to add a sense of length to your room, since their vertical length adds depth and helps elongate a smaller space.</p>
<p>When choosing vertical blinds, consider what materials to incorporate. Wood vertical blinds and fabric vertical blinds are the most popular varieties used in home decor.</p>
<p>Fabric vertical blinds offer a great alternative to more traditional <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/curtains-drapes" class="kblinker" title="More about drapes &raquo;">drapes</a>. The light filtering fabric offers a softer appearance, with standard sewn-in weights in most cases. Some manufacturers also offer fabric vertical blinds with PVC backing for enhanced privacy and insulation.</p>
<p>Made from fine woods, wood vertical blinds afford your home an even higher quality window treatment and are a great application with large picture windows and <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/sliding-glass-doors" class="kblinker" title="More about slider &raquo;">sliders</a>. They can be painted or naturally finished in a variety of styles and designs.</p>
<p>If you want to give your home decor a stylish and distinctive touch, vertical blinds are a great covering option for window and doors. Providing excellent privacy and light control, they are a durable and flexible choice for any room in your home.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/inexpensive-vertical-window-blinds.htm/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Vertical Window Blinds Installation Guide</title>
		<link>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/vertical-window-blinds-installation-guide.htm</link>
		<comments>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/vertical-window-blinds-installation-guide.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Window Blinds Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Vertical Blinds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Do It Yourself]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/installing-vertical-window-blinds-the-online-guide.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Installing vertical blinds may not be much fun, but you can do this project yourself, armed with the proper tools and know how!

Learn the basics of installing vertical blinds in our overview [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Installing <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/vertical-blinds" class="kblinker" title="More about vertical blinds &raquo;">vertical blinds</a> is one chore most people will not look forward to doing.</p>
<p>This is especially true unless mountaineering up and down ladders whilst trying to manage numerous tools, rods, strings, and blinds sounds to you like an amusing way to use up an afternoon!</p>
<p>One reason why this is such an undertaking task is that countless vertical blind tracks are intended for windows that are quite bulky and often unmanageable.</p>
<p>Vertical blinds can be up to 16 feet long and are awkward to handle.</p>
<p><span id="more-11"></span></p>
<p>This makes the mission a bit tricky for one person to handle alone and installation can be tricky to manage unless you know the steps.</p>
<p>But hang on to your ladder and cordless drill; read our step by step guide and you will soon be enjoying your new vertical blinds.</p>
<p>For longer blind tracks there is one more concerned and that is trying to hang them evenly.</p>
<p>This can be a fussy challenge for one person to challenge unaccompanied. If you don&rsquo;t hang them precisely you run the risk of your blinds not closing properly.</p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_nowrap" style="width:550px;"><img src="http://www.windowblindstips.com/wp-content/uploads/window-blind-vertical-exterior-view.jpg" alt="Today, vertical blinds are an affordable, easy to install window covering, availalble in many styles, colors and finishes." /><br style="clear:both" /><span>Today, vertical blinds are an affordable, easy to install window covering, availalble in many styles, colors and finishes.</span></div></p>
<p>If that wasn&rsquo;t difficult enough, the very slats on blinds can be problematically lengthy and unfeasible to handle while trying to keep stability on a ladder with no one helping you. What&#8217;s more you run the risk of wounding your hands on the hooks that are used to support the blinds.</p>
<p>If you settle on hanging the blinds yourself rather than opting for expert fitting you ought to at least take the safety measure of wearing protective gear in order to take <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/tips" class="kblinker" title="More about care &raquo;">care</a> or your hands. You may also think about wearing safety glasses to guard your eyes as the ends of the blinds can offer projectile trouble that could consequence in vision loss.</p>
<p>If you have custom ordered your vertical blinds, odds are that the company you got them from will offer fitting services either as a consideration for a somewhat minor price.</p>
<p>If the blinds you&rsquo;ve bought are motorized you should certainly go for expert help with the fitting. It is quite easy to install the remote that controls the blinds yourself however. This part is as straightforward as connecting a phone jack.</p>
<p>Vertical blinds offer a surprising variety of materials to choose from, wood, metal, and polyvinyl. So you shouldn&rsquo;t have any problems finding exceptional vertical blinds to match your decor taste.</p>
<p>You could use vertical blinds to make a small room appear much bigger as well as making a large, open room seem cosier. Verticals are also great for <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/sliding-glass-doors" class="kblinker" title="More about sliding glass door &raquo;">sliding glass doors</a> and windows that open horizontally, making it easy to open and close them with ease while also providing the style, privacy and natural light control you need.</p>
<p>You might want to keep in mind that whilst vertical blinds are a stylish touch, they are not suitable or sensible for all rooms. Especially in rooms such as children&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/bedroom" class="kblinker" title="More about bedroom &raquo;">bedrooms</a>, and places pets roam.</p>
<p>For step by step instructions on installing your vertical blinds, continue on by reading our complete <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/articles/install-window-blinds/">vertical blinds installation guide</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/vertical-window-blinds-installation-guide.htm/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>How to Clean Vertical Blinds</title>
		<link>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/how-to-clean-vertical-blinds.htm</link>
		<comments>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/how-to-clean-vertical-blinds.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Window Blinds Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Vertical Blinds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/how-to-clean-vertical-blinds/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Cleaning your vertical blinds regularly will not only keep your home feeling and smelling fresh and dust free, it can also extend the life of your window covering investment.

Depending on the material and finish of your vertical blinds, different cleaning solutions and techniques are required [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Removing dust from <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/tips" class="kblinker" title="More about window treatment &raquo;">window treatments</a> is a constant chore in the effort to keep your home clean and fresh.</p>
<p>Dirty blinds and window treatments make your home feel less welcoming and are a highly visible part of home decor.</p>
<p>Fortunately, <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/vertical-blinds" class="kblinker" title="More about vertical blinds &raquo;">vertical blinds</a> are very easy to clean and maintain.</p>
<p>Our simple cleaning tips will help keep your vertical blinds clean and well-maintained for many years.</p>
<p>Vertical blinds, especially fabric types, collect the dust and cobwebs, making them an eyesore.</p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_nowrap" style="width:550px;"><img alt="Cleaning your vertical blinds is an easy task that will keep them looking like new!" src="http://www.windowblindstips.com/wp-content/uploads/vertical_blinds-cleaning.jpg" /><br style="clear:both" /><span>Cleaning your vertical blinds is an easy task that will keep them looking like new!</span></div></p>
<p>So you want to dust them as often as the rest of the home. Your best bet is to use a duster that lifts dust off your vertical blinds instead of just moving it around. An ostrich feather duster works well.</p>
<p>You can use duster spray to loosen dust, making it much easier to remove from your blinds. For more extensive cleaning you may do several times each year, you will want to take vertical blinds down for more thorough cleaning.</p>
<p>With some fabric vertical blinds, vacuuming may be sufficient. If needed, try soaking your vertical blinds, then scrubbing and rinsing them to remove any stains. You can let them soak in the bathtub and rinse in the <a href="http://www.windowblindstips.com/category/bathroom" class="kblinker" title="More about shower &raquo;">shower</a> or outside with a garden hose once you&rsquo;ve finished scrubbing your blinds.</p>
<p>Use only professional blinds cleaning solutions or mild household soap. Wipe your blinds down with a soft cloth or soft scrub brush to remove dirt and grime.</p>
<p>Windex can sometimes help remove paint. Use a soft cloth soaked in alcohol to get rid of pen marks, dabbing, not rubbing, which only smears the marks.</p>
<p>If you have pet or othe liquid spills on your fabric vertical blinds, try to soak the liquid up with paper towels first, then use soapy water to finish cleaning the affected area. Rinse with warm, clean water and blot the fabric dry with a towel.</p>
<p>Follow these cleaning tips will make the job as easy as possible and keep your vertical blinds looking clean and fresh for many years of practical use!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.windowblindstips.com/vertical-blinds/how-to-clean-vertical-blinds.htm/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
