Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Sign-up

                                                     

Your are @  WHY DRAPES?
 
 DRAPES AND FABRICS ARE YOUR BEST CHOICE! Minimize

Openness & Elegance
Drapes/Fabrics can be pulled back or away from the windows thereby providing both a custom appearance and openness to your rooms.

Privacy
The very best privacy is found with drapes. They completely prevent anyone from seeing into your residence; “even blocking out shadows to those outside your home” . Blinds have numerous open points in between the slats that actually decrease privacy and insulation.

Insulation

The number one energy efficient interior window coverings are drapes. For example, lined drapes can provide up to 50% insulation value. Whereas, horizontal mini blinds can only offer a meager 10% insulation value!

Cleanable

It is important to understand how invisible influences of the environment affect the life and appearance of your window treatments. Please take a moment to read the following information to be better equipped to protect the investment you have made in your custom draperies.

Maintenance of your draperies requires a routine vacuuming with a dust brush attachment (with muslin over the brush end). A household vacuum is all that is necessary. Depending on dust conditions, cooking habits, etc…, you may wish to do this every three to four months.

Most draperies should be professionally cleaned every 2-3 years (once a year for most sheers). The industry says drapes should last 7 years, but with regular care, your drapes could last 10 to 15 years!

Roller system fabrics can be cleaned by removing surface dust with feather duster or gentle brush. Soiling can be removed with a sponge or cloth soaked in warm water or a weak solution of a dish washing detergent. Dry with a soft cloth.

Vertical blinds with vinyl and aluminum vanes can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Also, if a thin film of mild detergent is left on the vanes, it will eliminate static electricity. Fabric vanes require only regular vacuuming.

Damage Resistance
Do you have pets or smaller children who might accidentally cause harm to your window coverings? Blinds, particularly horizontal mini-blinds, are much more prone to damage than drapes. Aluminum or wood slats can be scratched or broken, etc. Drapes, on the other hand, are really difficult to damage.

Cozy Plus
Would you like to “soften” up the appearance of your home or rooms to make them more warm, inviting, and cozy? There is absolutely nothing better than drapes to create a “welcome home” atmosphere. This is particularly true when compared to blinds. Many people refer to blinds as “office like”, sterile, and cold in appearance. This is a significant difference between drapes and blinds with fabric treatments being a much warmer application for your home.
 Print   
Copyright CarCareCONNECT 2008