Wood can be tricky to maintain, regardless of whether it’s a brand new dining room table or an antique family heirloom dresser drawer. Wooden blinds are equally as high-maintenance when it comes to keeping them looking fresh, shiny and dust and moisture-free. They will need much more care when compared to their plastic, composite or aluminum counterparts, however, keeping your beautiful wooden blinds Vancouver looking fresh and vibrant can be highly rewarding.

Avoid Wood Blinds in the Bathroom

Wood doesn’t like moisture, which is why installing them in the bathroom is not a good idea as they will be prone to growing mould, rotting or warping due because of it. The steam from hot showers will make its way into the grain and before you know it, you will begin to notice the slats twisting and changing shape. If you really want wooden blinds in your bathroom, compromise and opt for faux wood in the same colour and grain as the blinds in the rest of the house.

Dust Away

When it comes to keeping your wooden slats dust-free, wet cloths are not your best friend. As previously mentioned, wood doesn’t like moisture so using a damp soapy cloth to wipe away dust and debris will only harm the slats. Instead, use a duster, a microfibre cloth or an old soft paintbrush or makeup brush to wipe away the slats. To keep dust away for longer, give them a quick wipe down with an anti-static cloth or dryer sheet.

Wood Blinds in the Kitchen

Although kitchens are also not very wood-blind-friendly, if you still wish to enjoy them in that part of the house, some extra maintenance will be required. Just as there is steam in the bathroom, there is steam and cooking smoke in the kitchen. This is especially true if the blinds are close to the stove where steam and grease can accumulate and splatter.

In this case, warm soapy water is still not a good option. Instead, use a degreaser specially formulated for use on wood. Spray the cloth lightly and slowly begin to work it into the blinds – the layer of sticky grease and dust should quickly begin to dissolve and come right off.

A Quick Polish

Periodically, you can use wooden furniture polish to revive your wooden blinds back to their former glory, as it’s common for them to slightly fade from too much sun exposure.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you’re on the market for wooden blinds Vancouver, and feel free to call us if you have any questions regarding their special care. We are always here to help.