Fake Wood Blinds

What You Need To Know About Fake Wood Blinds

Fake wood blinds are an economical yet reliable form of window treatment. At the very mere mention of the words ‘faux’, ‘imitation’ and ‘fake’, one may instantly assume that fake wood blinds are something to be frowned upon simply because it is implied that they are cheap.

This is one of life’s little misconceptions as nothing could be further from the truth. The word ‘fake’ in fake wood blinds does not necessarily imply that something is substandard, cheap or tatty; and one should not jump to conclusions before finding out a little bit more.

Fake Wood Blinds Are Great Value For Money

The reality of it is fake wood blinds are often better value for money than solid wood blinds. The latter will fade with the sun after some time and will also warp or bend from exposure to water. Great care has to be taken when cleaning and maintaining solid wood blinds and they are not suitable for the kitchen or bathroom simply because there is too much moisture in these rooms.

On the other hand, fake wood blinds do not fade in color easily, and neither do they warp when exposed to water. The reason is simple - fake wood blinds are made from a mixture of wood and vinyl, and therefore you are getting the best of both worlds when you buy fake wood blinds. They are great looking blinds that look like the real thing. Moreover they are durable and cost only a fraction of their real counterpart!

Maintaining Fake Wood Blinds Is Easy

Here are a few simple ways to keep your fake wood blinds looking good as new.

Although you can use water on fake wood blinds, it is better to treat them as though they are made from solid wood. Use a vacuum cleaner with a small brush to get into the hard to reach places or use a soft lint cloth with a tiny bit of non-wax polish to remove dust and help them to keep their sheen.

Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to go to the trouble of taking the fake wood blinds down in order to clean them; at least you will not have to do this if they are cleaned on a regular basis. Here, regular basis refers to cleaning at least once a week as this will help to stave off heavy dirt from sticking.

Using a tumble dryer sheet after you have cleaned the fake wood blinds can help deter dust from returning too soon. As long as you clean the blinds regularly, they will serve you well for many years to come.

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