In order to ensure care-free operation and long-lasting natural beauty of your bamboo blinds you are going to need to make sure that you know how to properly install and maintain them. Bamboo wood is naturally hardy and is not prone to rot or warping, but over time it will get dusty or problems could arise with the mechanical functions of the blinds. To fix these problems take a look at some of our maintenance tips, and then go over your blinds to determine whether or not they could use some TLC.
When your blinds get dusty you can take a simple washcloth or duster, such as a Swiffer, and go over the slats with it. A wet washcloth or Swiffer duster will attract the dust without damaging the slats. You want to avoid using harsh chemicals to clean the slats, because even though bamboo is a hardy material you can likely damage the finish on the wood. You may want to go over your blinds at least once a month to ensure that the dust is not going to build up and get clogged in the mechanical parts of the blinds.
Another problem that home owners face when they are using bamboo blinds is when the mechanical parts begin to jam or foul. This happens from either overuse or a poor maintenance schedule and can be completely avoided. When you’re dusting the slats you want to take a look at the rollers, pulls, and strings that hold the slats. Inspect each part to ensure that there are no visible signs of damage and that the roller mechanism at the top of the blinds is operating the way that it should. If it is not operating the way it should you may need to consider replacing it, or possibly even replacing your blinds.
If you make the decision to sand down your slats you will want to go over them again with a bamboo glaze that will seal the wood once you are finished. Leaving the bamboo raw can lead to further problems if water or dirt are to get onto the wood.
As long as you follow these steps you should be able to enjoy a long life out of your blinds with very little maintenance.