{"id":14880,"date":"2025-12-02T01:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=14880"},"modified":"2025-12-04T11:05:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:05:53","slug":"clean-window-coverings-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/exhibitions\/clean-window-coverings-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean Window Coverings For The Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s crucial to clean window coverings before company arrives. Holidays mean houseguests and, if they haven’t shown up already, your quiet home will soon be jam-packed with your nearest and dearest. All of your spare rooms will be occupied. Every drop of hot water will be accounted for. This is your time to shine, so make sure your home is up to snuff. Window treatments rarely need major maintenance but still need require some elbow grease to look their best. These simple holiday cleaning tips will keep your window coverings sparkling all season long.<\/p>\n

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A Big Dust Up<\/h2>\n

Your window treatments are going to attract dust. It’s one of the few certainties in life. A trusty duster is going to be your best friend in this scenario. A micro-fiber duster will make fast work of any filth that may be stuck to your blinds and they’re gentle enough to use on any style of window treatment. A soft, dampened cloth, or inside-out sock, is also a great solution for hard window treatments made of wood, faux wood, or vinyl. Create a solution out of warm water and a mild detergent, wet the rag, and simply slide it across each slat. You’ll be amazed at how much dirt you might discover. When you’re finished, flip the slats over to completely clean both sides. Don’t wait for your guests to accidentally brush past your blinds and take some of that grime home with them \u2013 clean up your act before they even arrive!<\/p>\n

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Deal With Drafty Windows<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing quite like enjoying a steaming cup of cocoa from the comfort of your home, gazing out the window at a snow-covered street. The contrast is magical\u2014unless your window is drafty and your nose is freezing. A drafty window not only lets cold air seep in but also struggles to retain heat, driving up your energy bill and leaving guests less than cozy. The solution? Install weather stripping yourself. While it might seem intimidating at first glance, if you can measure and cut, you\u2019ve got all the skills you need to tackle this project. To double up on insulation and drive down that energy bill, we recommend installing cellular shades.<\/a> They\u2019re like a blanket for your windows.<\/p>\n

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