Bamboo Blinds: Install and Care of Bamboo Window Blinds

Natural products have always fascinated me, so when I shifted into my own apartment the first thing I did was to gather information about bamboo blinds. I chose bamboo blinds over the others in most of the rooms because the way the light filters in through the bamboo panels is spellbinding. Here is information about how to install and care for bamboo blinds; I hope it is of some help to you!

Despite being a grass, bamboo is one of the most durable materials in nature; it is this reason that manufacturers create a range of items such as bamboo furniture, using this eco-friendly product.

Bamboo blinds - What are they?

Bamboo blinds are blinds that are created out of bamboo stems that have been cut into sticks and mounted horizontally. The choices of roll-up style bamboo blinds and folding-style bamboo blinds add a touch of nature into a room. These natural blinds are available in a variety of colors, sizes, patterns and stains, making it an addition that compliments the decor.

What are the benefits of using bamboo blinds?

Apart from providing light control, bamboo blinds are considered to be lucky and energizing according to Asian culture. These blinds are also durable and are able to withstand many weather conditions, which certainly qualifies it as a good choice! Bamboo window blinds are also inexpensive.

How do I install bamboo blinds?

Inside Mounted Bamboo Blinds

• First open the hinged bracket doors and screw the brackets into the sidewall or into the top of the wooden frame.
• Then clip the valence clips onto the front part of the head rail.
• Once that is done, slip the blind head rail into the brackets.
• Now install the tilt wand (if it is applicable in this scenario).
• Then pull down the clear tilt control sleeve.
• To release cord and lower blind, pull the cord down and towards the middle of the blind.
• To put the finishing touches, snap the valence into clips by inserting the top edge in first.

Outside Mounted Bamboo Blinds

To begin, hold the blind up to the window near the top and use a pencil to make a mark at both the ends of the head rail, this will let you know where to mount the installation bracket.
After that is done mount the right and left hand brackets about 1/8 inches wider than the pencil marks so that when the blind is set into the brackets it fits.

• Once you have completed the above steps place the blind head rail into place.
• Then close the hinged bracket doors making sure that they snap shut.
• Now slide the clear valence clip down over the front side of the blind head rail. Keep the long side facing into the room.
• Once that is done click the valance clip down once extra notch so that it is all the way down on the head rail.
• To install the valance bend the tab into place.
• Then hold the valance into the top edge of the valance clips.
• That done, push the bottom edge of the valance firmly against the valence clips and until they snap into place.
• Now lower the blind all the way and insert the pins into the bottom rail for hold down brackets and make a pencil mark on both the sides where you plan to install the hold-down brackets.
• Once you have completed that, screw the hold-down brackets into place using screws. Make sure that both the hold-down brackets are level.

How do I care for and clean bamboo blinds?

Use a clean cloth to wipe the bamboo blinds. If you are planning to wash them then these are the things you will require.

• Hot water
• Good oil soap
• Plenty of sunlight

Instructions

• First fill a bathtub with hot water and oil soap.
• Then immerse the blinds into the tub in a bundled form and then shuffle it a few times. This is done to ensure that the soapy water finds its way into difficult corners.
• Now leave the blinds in the water for a couple of minutes and then rinse the blind many times to remove the soap. Drain the bathtub and repeat the process if the blind is dirty.
• Then take the blinds to a sunny place and hang them up to dry for at least 20 minutes.
• Hang the blinds back on the windows only after they are completely dry.