{"id":1948,"date":"2015-02-10T05:42:10","date_gmt":"2015-02-10T05:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.il.ziptrak.com\/he\/?p=1948"},"modified":"2015-12-08T06:20:14","modified_gmt":"2015-12-08T06:20:14","slug":"how-to-clean-outdoor-blinds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.il.ziptrak.com\/he\/how-to-clean-outdoor-blinds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to clean outdoor blinds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Proper cleaning and maintenance of your caf\u00e9 blind is important to keeping it looking great and operating well for years.<\/p>\n<p>Caf\u00e9 blinds, otherwise known as outdoor blinds, patio blinds, pergola blinds or bistro blinds protect your outdoor living space. Wondering how to clean outdoor blinds; its not necessarily obvious!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleaning PVC Caf\u00e9 Blinds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Caf\u00e9 blinds usually come in clear or tinted PVC, which is a plastic, see through material which is completely solid and won\u2019t allow wind, rain or dust to enter. The plastic surface is porous and is susceptible to a range of environmental factors. Be careful to avoid scratching your blind when cleaning \u2013 always use a soft cloth with no abrasive surface. Never apply full strength detergents, cleaning fluids, soaps, insecticides or garden sprays to the blind material. We recommend using <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vuplex.com.au\/pages\/howitworks.html\" target=\"_blank\">VuPlex\u00ae<\/a> for cleaning PVC caf\u00e9 blinds, which is commonly found at hardware and automotive stores.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CLyOUWYp_uw?&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=0&amp;theme=light&amp;loop=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playlist=CLyOUWYp_uw\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nNote: the blind shown is a traditional rope and zipper PVC blind. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.il.ziptrak.com\/he\/outdoor\/residential\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ziptrak\u00ae outdoor blinds<\/a> do not have ropes or zips.<\/p>\n<p>VuPlex\u00ae also assists with protecting the surface of the PVC which results in a clear finish for views through the PVC. Depending on the type of PVC installed, there may be manufacturer instructions on how to best maintain that specific PVC.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleaning Sunscreen Mesh Outdoor Blinds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We recommend cleaning the blind with a soft cloth and soapy cold water. Sunscreen mesh blinds are generally less sensitive than PVC blinds, but should always be treated with care. They\u2019re designed to withstand tough Australian weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Always allow the blind to dry before rolling up to ensure moisture is not trapped within the layers of the rolled up blind. This moisture can damage the blind material over time.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, we recommend that bird droppings are cleaned off any blind surface ASAP and that bore water does not contact the blind. Never allow petrochemicals or solvents to touch the blind surface and don\u2019t use a high pressure hose to clean the blind. Window cleaning detergents should also be avoided.<\/p>\n<p>You can read more about our Operation and Cleaning recommendations by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.il.ziptrak.com\/he\/support\/tips-and-tricks\/outdoor\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reminder:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To achieve the best possible taut and flat finish, leave your blinds down as often as possible and locked at the bottom. This allows the material (skin) of the blind to rest, and appropriately adjust to weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Proper cleaning and maintenance of your caf\u00e9 blind is important to keeping it looking great and operating well for years. Caf\u00e9 blinds, otherwise known as outdoor blinds, patio blinds, pergola blinds or bistro blinds protect your outdoor living space. Wondering how to clean outdoor blinds; its not necessarily obvious! &nbsp; Cleaning PVC Caf\u00e9 Blinds Caf\u00e9 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1954,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[15,16,17],"class_list":["post-1948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-and-advice","tag-clean-outdoor-blind","tag-outdoor-blind","tag-ziptrak-blind"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to clean outdoor blinds<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for information on how to clean outdoor blinds? 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