Regardless of which holidays you celebrate, one thing is for sure - they are upon us! No matter what holidays you celebrate, there is so much preparation to do and everyone in the family has a favorite thing they want to do. Emphasis is placed on who to invite, what to cook, what type of gifts to buy and for whom, how to arrange the house, trim a tree, etc. Yet one may also want to consider the window blinds on windows and doors. You may say - vertical blinds? Now? I have better things to do than to look after my window blinds. Consider the following thoughts, which may be illuminating for those in the midst of it all.
Most of us will consider a "winter" cleaning of our home, re-arrangement of our furniture, clean the carpets and anything else which will create a festive atmosphere, yet we seem to overlook cleaning our window blinds, an important component of the room which will attract attention and when properly maintained will enhance the beauty and theme you are so hard trying to create. Maintenance of your vertical blinds is a simple chore once we understand the contribution window blinds make to the home.
Once the decision to include your window blinds as part of the holiday preparations, the first thing to check is that the vertical blinds are functioning properly. Make sure that all cords are properly fastened to their pulleys with the correct tension - this alone will insure safety while kids in the room - and will dramatically improve the overall appearance of the room. Should the vertical blind track mechanism need repair, any local window treatment retailer should be able to repair it quickly.
The next step is to go over the hanging vertical blind louvers and inspect them for cracks or cuts. Oftentimes a little glue can repair a PVC vertical blinds louvers or a fabric louver can be cleaned with a little soapy water and dabbed dry thus removing a small stain. If none of this remedies work, you may want to consider replacing the vertical blinds louvers. Internet retailers are a good option for louvers can usually be fabricated and shipped within days at affordable prices.
Should the replacement of the window blinds slats be the choice, this is the best time to consider a new color or pattern to match a new piece of furniture or the color of the wall. Vertical blinds louvers have, over the years, evolved into hundreds of colors and patterns which were not available until relatively recently. Vertical blinds louvers made of fabric will provide the largest selection of colors and patterns and their distinctive elegant appearance will dramatically change the decor of any room.
The last thing to check is to make sure that your window blinds are straight and securely installed, as this will increase their functionality. An improperly installed vertical blind will create an unbalanced appearance that will permeate throughout the whole room and thus diminish the effort put forth in other areas.
Hopefully by now you have come to realize that what seemed a totally unimportant issue at the beginning of this article has now become a contributor to the appearance of the room and an integral part of the total effort make your home holiday ready. Window blinds, because of the space the normally occupy, are a main attraction to any room and their proper care and up to date maintenance will always be an asset to any room of the home regardless of the festive occasion to be celebrated.
Always remember that while you may care mostly about the food and the guests, and a bit about the decor. If your focus shall be a little on the decor, and specifically on the window blinds, you can even burn the food a little. As it was said, it is better to look good than to feel good. Vertical blinds are the window blinds option to help you in this look good goal.
By:Judith Persit
