© Panda blinds Ltd 2006.
Quality blinds in Runcorn, Northwich, Chester, Frodsham, Helsby, Widnes, Kingsley,
Warrington and all surrounding Cheshire areas.
Looking after your vertical blinds
To be able to clean your louvers you must understand the terms.
Washable can be washed in a washing machine. Unhook all weights and chains and remove
the louvers from the head rail. Roll them all up together and place them in to a
pillow case making sure they cannot come loose. Seal the pillow case tightly with
elastic bands and place in the washing machine on the lowest temperature possible.
Stop the machine before spin dry and remove the louvers. Place them on a blanket
to dry but out of direct sun light. Hang back up when they are dry.
Non washable means you can wipe them and probably still wash them but not in a machine.
Lay them flat in a bath, use a hand wash powder like fairy snow. Never use washing
up liquid as this is mostly salt based. Do not leave in the bath for more than a
few minutes and wipe over them with a sponge or soft cloth.
To wipe them in situ, just use a sponge or cloth with hand wash powder mixed into
water to wipe over them.
Wipeable means as above.
Certain fabrics should never have water applied to them as they are bonded fabric
with a water based glue and this would just dissolve on contact.
As a rule of thumb, it is best to follow the hand wash instructions rather than a
washing machine even if they are machine washable.
If you are unsure which type of fabric you have then use the wipe only method.
Never allow louvers to fold over as creases will not fall out.
Never dry them in direct sunlight.
This is for information only and Panda blinds can not be held responsible for any
loss from following these instructions.
If in doubt contact your original supplier for details of how to wash your blinds.
Maintaining your head rails.
During the life time of your vertical blind the head rail can become clogged with
dust.
Use a beeswax furniture polish on a dry cloth to wipe the inside walls of the track..
Once clean just wipe a fresh layer of beeswax polish onto the inside of the rail
and leave it there to act as a lubricant.
Never use WD 40.
Vertical blind maintenance.
