How to Care for Your Outdoor Blinds

Outdoor blinds on the Sunshine Coast are great to have because they give you an easy way to entertain or dine outside with the sun beating down on you. While they are designed for outdoor use, you should take good care of them to ensure that they last for many years to come.

Here at Cool Outdoor Living, we want you to have the perfect outdoor blinds all the time, so here’s how you should be taking care of them.

Put Them Up When Necessary

By keeping your blinds up when you don’t need them, you protect them from wind, rain, and sun damage. This kind of damage might require you to purchase new blinds so be sure you get outside and wind them up if you know that extreme weather is coming.

However, you should never roll them up if they are wet because this can lead to mould and mildew growth that can ruin your outdoor blinds.

Clean Your Blinds Regularly

Keeping your outdoor blinds clean is an important step in making sure they are always in good shape and working condition. Use a damp cloth to wipe away any dirt, debris, or bird faeces, using caution not to scratch the materials. Warm water and a mild detergent are the only cleaning supplies you need for your blinds.

Once they’re all clean, you can gently rinse with a clean wet cloth or sponge. Remember to allow your blinds to dry completely before you roll them up. 

Hose Them Down

Experts also suggest using your hose to give your outdoor blinds a heavier clean from time to time. Make sure you don’t use a jet stream that’s too strong or you risk damaging the blinds. This cold water helps keep the blinds clean and looking their best. Do this every few months for the best results. 

What Not to Use

As mentioned above, mild detergents are the best thing to clean your outdoor blinds with. Choose one made with only natural ingredients and stay away from anything with harsh chemicals. You should also avoid non-diluted detergent, insecticides, garden sprays, solvents, petrochemicals, bore water and any harsh soaps or cleaning fluids. These substances can damage your blinds and cause you to have to replace them more often than is necessary. 

Cool Outdoor Living provides a variety of outdoor blinds on the Sunshine Coast. Call us or use our online contact form today for a consultation or quote.