| Roller blinds are fabrics set around a roller | | | | putting the blinds in the water, add a cup of the |
| (typically made of wood). There is a spring | | | | detergent. |
| mechanism so the blinds can be lowered or raised | | | | Immerse the blinds in the liquid mix. Leave it there |
| to the desired position. This can then be released | | | | for 2 to 3 hours, depending on how dirty it is. If |
| to recoil to the top rolled up state. | | | | the container is too small, fold the blinds so it will |
| Basic Features | | | | fit. Just make sure to unfold and clean those |
| The blinds typically have a lath below to straighten | | | | areas too later. |
| it out. The base is covered with braid and other | | | | If the water doesn't remove the dirt, prepare |
| ornamental features. These blinds can be made of | | | | another detergent and water solution. Dip a |
| different materials, with fabric and vinyl being two | | | | toothbrush into it. Use this to scrub away the |
| of the most popular. | | | | persistent dirt. Remove the blinds. |
| When these blinds are used in the bathroom, the | | | | If they're still dirty, replace the liquid mix with a |
| material employed is water resistant. In use since | | | | new one. Immerse the roller blinds again. Hang the |
| the 18th century, blinds are now popular as | | | | blinds to dry. |
| substitutes for curtains. | | | | How to Install the Blinds |
| Variations | | | | This is also just a general guideline; refer to the |
| There are many roller blinds types which mean | | | | product guide for more specific instructions. The |
| features can and do vary. While wood rollers | | | | screws and brackets will come with the product. |
| remain popular, some manufacturers employ | | | | Instructions |
| metal roller tubes. The hem rail is aluminum in | | | | Unroll the blinds. Hold it to the window's inside, |
| some designs. | | | | making sure the blinds don't touch the window |
| The bottom rail is usually made of aluminum too | | | | frame. Note the lines where you'll put the |
| to prevent any breaking. The installation and | | | | brackets. Put the bracket's curved side to the |
| removal set up vary, but the push button type is | | | | window frame's front-on. |
| becoming quite popular. | | | | Slide the bracket until it is half an inch from the |
| How Blinds are Cleaned | | | | frame's front. Repeat this for the other window |
| The following is only meant to give you an idea; | | | | frame side. Drill holes where the screws will be |
| follow any specific instructions as directed by the | | | | attached. Hold the bracket and fasten the screw |
| product package or the manufacturer. | | | | into place. |
| Required Materials | | | | Add all the screws in the same manner. Install the |
| Toothbrush | | | | plastic inserts and put the blind on it. Put the |
| Water | | | | roller's round pin onto the insert. Extend the blind |
| Laundry detergent | | | | as far as it will go. |
| Instructions | | | | There are many kinds of roller blinds to choose |
| Put warm water in the tub or container where | | | | from. Aside from recognizing their features, |
| you plan to clean the blinds. Take off the roller | | | | knowing how to clean them will keep it tidy and |
| blinds according to the product instructions. Before | | | | fresh. |