Blinds - a new trend in interior design, interesting design solution with many advantages. Cloth rolls are an integral part conservative style, based on the minimalist, creating open spaces filled with natural light.
roll type curtains are easy to use and occupy a minimum of space
Blinds have a number of advantages, they perfectly blend with any decor and fit into any decor. They are an element of decor can be combined with conventional curtains, drapes, or may completely replace them. The material is presented in the market in various colors.
Content
- 1 Features blinds
- 2 Dismantling blinds
- 3 Features washing roller blinds in the home
- 4 Which detergent to use?
- 5 findings
- 6 Video on how to properly wash and clean the roller blinds
Features blinds
This type is very similar to curtains blinds according to the method of fastening and functional features. They will protect from sunlight during the day and will hide you from prying eyes in the evening. Very compact, small footprint, does not emphasize on the attention.
Design of roller blinds can be called universal, suitable for stylish design of modern interiors
On the device structure is a rod onto the equipped roll mounted on the bracket. The lower portion is sewn necessarily weighting element, typically a simple strap. A weighting agent to create a smooth canvas form, as well as helping to fix it.
Device the blind
Blinds can be fully raised and lowered, as well as cover only necessary at the moment of the window. Roller devices are easy to manage and maintain. Movement of the web occurs by means of a chain or a spring mechanism. Recently, widespread components with the remote control, it is very convenient and practical. In this case, control can be conducted by a curtain of the distal portion of the room using a special remote control or even a smartphone.
For the base fabric roller blinds using a material based on polyester fibers. Roller blinds should have a high density and have smooth surface. The smooth surface is necessary to ensure the smooth rolling, and high density is the key to a smooth distribution of fabrics and excellent protection against external factors.
Cloth roll curtains can be made of natural, synthetic or blended fabrics. The latter kind of the most practical in terms of maintenance and cleaning
It is necessary to note that in the production of cloth is impregnated. Cloth impregnated with a special blend, has the ability to repel dust and dirt. Sometimes simple ventilation enough to clean dust from the web and some surface dirt. Impregnation does not allow dirt and dust to gain a foothold on the canvas. If it so happened that on the canvas delivered spot, it can be removed with a normal office eraser.
Round element has several possible types of fastening. The design can be mounted directly above the window, each separately mounted on the window sash or, if necessary, be attached to the ceiling.
Dismantling blinds
No matter where the blinds on the balcony, kitchen, bedroom, and how to care for them is not treated, there is a need to periodically thoroughly clean the blind, washing the product. In this article we'll show you how to wash the blinds in the home.
How often should I clean the blinds? This question can be answered - the extent of pollution, but this is not the best solution
Make it a rule to produce easy to clean with the washing of windows, and try to remove stubborn dirt as soon as they become available. So you keep the original appearance for a long time cloth
The very process of washing can be divided into four steps:
- Dismantling of blades for its further washing.
- Wash.
- Drying.
- Installation of clean cloth into place.
For general cleaning of the curtain must be removed.
When dismantling the roller shutter curtain fabric is separated from the functional structure. Thus it is necessary to be careful, you need to watch out for in order to avoid damaging the fabric or mechanism. The principle and the sequence of dismantling depends on the type of fastening of the blind.
In models with open tube web is retained in brackets using the pins that need to push or pull, depending on the particular design
When mounting bracket with a spring, it is necessary to observe the following sequence during dismantling:
- remove the plugs from the side parts of the structure;
- pull gear starting from the edge opposite the edge finding chain;
- push towards the ledge;
- remove the material from the tube.
The cassette curtain brackets and mechanisms are hidden behind the plastic plugs
When mounting on a sticky tape need any sharp object to hook below the belt and then along the tape carefully remove the eaves. Note that wash away residual adhesive in this case may be with alcohol. It should be done very carefully.
After cleaning the curtain is attached to the new tape
When fixing with magnets should have no issues. This is the easiest way to mount, simply peel off the magnets and remove the fabric from the structure.
Features washing roller blinds in the home
It is necessary to pay special attention to the fact that the fabric used for rolling blinds, very specific. They are impregnated with a special substance, therefore care for them should be extremely careful, clumsy washing can completely destroy the impregnation, resulting in complete disrepair tissue coverage.
Attention! It is strictly forbidden to carry out the washing roller blinds in the washing machine!
Virtually all manufacturers of blinds is recommended to carry out dry cleaning products. To maintain the curtains in perfect condition, dry cleaning should be carried out regularly and avoid heavy soiling. Dry cleaning is carried out consistently every two to three weeks.
Dry cleaning is performed using a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush
It should be understood that dry cleaning is necessary not only for fabric care and maintain a pleasant appearance of the product. It also helps to maintain a functional mechanism that can come into disrepair due to clogging.
Regular dry cleaning will help to avoid more drastic methods in the future purification. Cleaning should be carried out with respect for fundamental rights. Can not be applied to the fabric base brighteners, stain removers and other cleaning chemicals.
To remove stubborn dirt, use a brush with soft bristles and a soap solution
Attention! It is strictly forbidden to bend the product, rub the fabric base abrasive sponges, scouring pads. Any mechanical damage to the curtains is detrimental.
To clean the curtain fabric to be decomposed on the flat surface
Before you wash blinds, you must know that you can not do during the wash:
- Bend the products used for cleaning power.
- Use conventional detergents or cleaners, laundry detergents, bleaches and stain removers. Some of these tools can be positioned by the manufacturer as "universal and safe for any materials", but in most cases they just spoil your curtains.
- Use the washing machine to wash the curtains and a red-hot iron for subsequent smoothing. It may be obvious, but until now, many destroy their blinds in this way.
- Strongly humidify coating. Any moisture will not benefit the fabric cover. Humidification is an exceptional, last resort, because it washes out the impregnation.
- Use solid sponges, brushes with hard bristles.
To remove residual moisture from the canvas curtains, use a soft cloth napkin
Which detergent to use?
Before washing is necessary to expand dismantled fabric on a flat surface and try to remove any dirt with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner nozzle with a fabric.
If this does not work, and the fabric has not got a presentable appearance, it should be lightly wiped with a damp sponge. To do this, take a bowl, a bowl, or other small container, dilute soap solution.
The working solution is easiest to prepare on the basis of liquid soap
But you can take a piece of ordinary soap and grate it on a small grater
Water is better to use soft. If out of your tap is flowing hard water, buy a bottle of plain drinking water
Dissolve completely shredded soap in warm water so as to form a foam
Dampen a sponge in it. Note - sponge should be damp, but not wet. For this purpose it is necessary to wring it well. After the curtain should not damp sponge washing procedures to be wet, it may be only slightly damp.
Before you bring a sponge to the canvas curtains, each time press it over the basin
Remember! Excess moisture is fatal for the web, the moisture destroys impregnation. Without soaking the fabric out of shape, it will become worthless.
This is especially true of products with a picture, which can hopelessly spoil
Note! It is impossible for self-washing blinds added to the soap solution other cleaners.
Using a sponge, remember that you need to wet the soft side of the sponge, not rigid. Firstly: it cleans better, and secondly: touch in a tough part of the sponge with a curtain is best avoided.
Damage the curtain is much more difficult with a soft foam party than with rigid float
After produced cleaning fabric base must be left in a horizontal position until it is completely dry. Drying should take place gradually, slowly and alone. Use for faster drying fabric household appliance, including fan, iron or hair dryer can completely ruin your curtains.
Just leave the curtains in the shaded room to dry completely
And to accelerate the drying material should not be left in direct sunlight. Too rapid drying of the product can damage the form, so it's best to just leave the shade drying for a while in a dark, dry, well-ventilated area. While the curtain dries, can be cleaned from dust (and wool, in the case of house pets) its functional mechanism.
findings
As you can see, blinds are very easy to clean at home, so they require careful handling. If you plan on cooking near curtains, preferably in time to roll it into a roll, thus avoiding contact with it dirt, formation of oily stains and other contaminants. cloth wound around the shaft will be securely hidden from pollution.
If, however, the curtain formed on the spot, do not let it gain a foothold there. The first of its cleaning action is taken quickly, the higher the probability of success. First try to clean the stain using a conventional stationery eraser. For the basis of tissue can be used soft stain removers, but only on an organic basis.
Stationary erase eraser handy small dirt
Remember! The main task of cleaning the blinds in the home - not damage the fabric. It's very easy to mess up, so it is necessary to exercise extreme caution.
If there is a need to iron fabric blinds, you can do this by using the tip of the iron (very carefully!), But in any case not disturb iron joints. Low iron surfaces thus should be minimal. Stroking need only using other thin gauze or tissue, it protects the material and its impregnation from excessive thermal exposure.
Before ironed curtains set the knob to the minimum temperature
To summarize, let's say that at home self-cleaning roller blinds available, but in the process will have to face a number of challenges and constraints. Pay attention to roller blinds, and they will not only last a long time, but they will look great. The main thing - stick to in this article simple rules and carefully handle the blade to avoid damage as a result of washing.