Venetian blinds are one of the most common blind styles. These blinds are inexpensive and easy to install in any room in your home.
The aluminum Venetian blind is expensive and lightweight. They are generally characterized by their horizontal slats. Sometimes these will come with very thing slats under the name of “mini-blinds”. You can use a Venetian blind on windows throughout your home. Using a Venetian blind cutter can get the exact size that you need, or you can custom order your Venetian blind.
You can find some wood Venetian blinds, though these are often called wooden blinds. Wooden Venetian blinds can be an inexpensive alternative to putting shutters on your window, and are even more versatile.
One of the downsides of Venetian blinds is that they are hard to clean. You can look up how to clean Venetian blinds online for great cleaning tips for vinyl Venetian blinds. Here are some easy ways to clean Venetian blinds.
You can start by getting an old, clean pair of socks. Put these on your hands, and dip one into warm, soapy water. Rub back and forth on the blinds until you have cleaned both sides. Then use the dry hand to remove any excess water. You can also rub your Venetian blinds with a damp fabric softener sheet to eliminate static. This will help prevent dust from collecting.
For a more thorough cleaning of your Venetian blinds, you will want to take it down and outside. Lay it on a blanket on a slanted area of the yard, and open fully so that the slats are flat. Using a bucket of cleaner and a scrub brush, scrub the blinds down on one side, flip, and then scrub the other side. Hang the blind up, hose it off, and allow it to dry before re-hanging in the house.
Venetian blinds are not just for windows any more. One of the newer comic Halloween costumes is the Venetian Blind. Dress in a black and white striped shirt, hat, red necktie and sash. Add to it some dark sunglasses and a cane, and you have a Blind Venetian! Good for a laugh for those who love word games.
However you like your Venetian blinds, it is best to shop around for the best deal. Checking prices at a variety of realtors offering window treatments can help guarantee that you are getting the best price on your new Venetian blinds.
