Outdoor blinds are a great way to add privacy, light control, and style to your home. But if you don't take care of them, they can become faded and damaged over time. If you are looking for a way to revive your outdoor blinds, here are four ways that you can bring new life to them.
1. Protect Your Outdoor Blinds From Sun Damage
Protect your blinds from UV rays by spraying them with an acrylic protective spray coating. This will help keep colours from fading over time from exposure to sunlight, rain, snow, and salt air (if you live near the coast). The best time to apply this protective coating is about once a month during warmer months for maximum protection of outdoor fabrics against UV damage.
2. Replace The Cord Or Chain
If you've tried cleaning your blinds but they still don't work properly, then it's likely that something inside has broken down and needs replacing. Look for loose links or broken pieces of string or chain that may be causing problems with the pulley system; these can usually be found behind the mounting brackets on either side of each window panel. Once you've identified which piece has gone wrong, replace it by following your manufacturer's instructions or by purchasing a new cord or chain from your local hardware store.
3. Choose New Fabric For Your Outdoor Blinds
If you can't get your blinds clean enough to look like new again, then consider replacing them with new ones of a different colour or design that better suits your home's decor. This might mean going with a solid colour instead of patterns or stripes since smaller details tend to show dirt more easily than larger ones do. It's also important not to choose a material that will fade quickly in sunlight — polyester-blend fabrics are good choices for this reason since they retain their colours longer than cotton.
4. Get Your Outdoor Blinds Professionally Cleaned Or Repaired
The fabric of your blinds can start to fade, rip or tear; the slats can bend or break, and their poles may develop rust spots that won't come off. If you want your outdoor blinds to look like new again, consider getting them repaired: A professional will be able to fix broken slats and replace any that are worn or fraying with new ones. They can also clean your blinds and repair any rips or tears in the fabric.
Your outdoor blinds are used every day, so they need to be durable, attractive, and easy to clean. If you notice that your outdoor blinds are looking tired or worn, it may be time to replace or repair them.
For more information about outdoor blinds, contact a local company.
