6 useful things you need to know about Vertical Blinds! (2024)

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What to know about vertical blinds? ›

Vertical blinds are made with durable materials like PVC, faux wood, and fabric. PVC and faux wood are also great choices in areas with lots of moisture. Vertical blinds are one of the easiest window treatments to clean, especially if made of PVC or faux wood which only require a wipe down with a clean cloth.

Disadvantages of Vertical Blinds

Since vertical blinds are made of individual panels, they tend to be noisy when the panels move and hit each other and could be a disadvantage if you live in a windy place.

Vertical blinds are available in varying heights providing large surface coverage and protection from UV rays, with 180 degree louvres which maintain light and privacy. Perhaps the most obvious advantage, is that vertical blinds are extremely easy to use thanks to the pull cord.

Choosing the Right Lubricant:

The market is awash with various lubricating products, but for vertical blinds, silicone-based lubricants are the gold standard.

Good quality made-to-measure vertical blinds are designed to live a full life of 10, 15, or even 20 years of being opened, closed, and adjusted multiple times a day, and don't require particularly delicate handling; but they won't last for as long if they're handled very roughly or operated incorrectly.

PVC vertical blinds - A resilient and waterproof option, that are also very easy to clean and maintain. Rigid vertical blinds - Made from quality PVC, rigid vertical blinds are waterproof, flame retardant, wipeable and easy to clean.

Vinyl blinds are more durable and moisture-resistant, while fabric blinds offer a softer and more textured appearance.

Vertical blinds have have been enhancing interior style since the 1950s and they are still adding elegance to homes today. These window blinds are still a preferred option because of their adaptability, low cost, and excellent light control.

What causes your vertical blinds to break? Vertical blinds are sensitive to pressure. If you pull too hard on your blinds or open them too quickly, it will take a toll on the material between the hook and the hole at the top of the slat.

The benefit of Vertical Blinds is that they are easy to keep clean and maintain. Why choke on the dust collected by curtains when a blind gives you the additional benefit of being easy to clean? A flick of the duster will do the job, and when it comes to maintaining your Vertical blinds, they're also highly durable.

Where should vertical blinds sit? ›

Measure Height

Height measurement is where the finished edge of your vertical blinds are going. Measure the exact height of the window, from the top edge of the molding to the bottom edge, or to the top of the sill if there is one. Add at least 2.25 inches as your exact height.

Vertical blind slats are thicker than horizontal blinds. This blocks sunlight more effectively providing UV protection and can also keep heat from escaping during the cold seasons. Not only do vertical blind slats help with sunlight, but they also give you the ultimate privacy when completely closed.

To prevent knots and damage, lay your blinds on a hard flat surface once removed – either on a table or on the floor. Harsh fabric chemicals can cause damage to more delicate materials. For this reason, we recommend cleaning the vertical slats with a soapy mix and water that is hot but not scalding.

Regarding regular cleaning, all you need is a vacuum and a little stain remover. And, every so often you may want to give them a deep clean; in which case all you have to do is take them down and hand wash them in the bath with some soap and water.

Squirt a small amount of shaving cream onto a cloth and rub the cord until it's clean. Use bleach or an alternative: Take a plastic bag and create a mixture of 50% bleach and 50% water. Put the cord in the bag, close the bag with a clothespin, and leave it overnight. The pull cord will look brand new.