Reducing Wear and Tear of Your Blinds

Among the many essentials that make up a home, window coverings play a crucial role. As the most modern and stylish option, blinds are not just decorative items but functional pieces that help to control light, maintain privacy and even contribute to the energy efficiency of your house. As such, it's no surprise that your blinds, like any other household item, experience a fair amount of wear and tear over time.

 

Understanding the Lifespan of Quality Blinds

At Total Look Blinds, we believe that understanding the lifespan of your blinds is crucial to maintaining them properly. Various factors can affect the lifespan of your blinds, including their quality, the material they are made of and how often they are used or exposed to harsh environmental conditions.

 

Common Causes of Blinds Wear and Tear

Blinds are exposed to a variety of conditions that can cause wear and tear. Among the most common causes include exposure to sunlight, humidity and frequent usage.

Sunlight: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause the colour of your blinds to fade and even warp the material over time.

Humidity: High levels of humidity can lead to mould and mildew growth on your blinds.

Frequent Usage: Regular opening and closing of the blinds can lead to wear and tear over time, especially if done carelessly or roughly.

 

How Quality of Blinds Affects Their Lifespan

The quality of blinds significantly impacts how long they can last. That’s why, at Total Look Blinds, we take pride in offering premium-quality blinds that not only look great but also last longer. Our blinds are manufactured from robust materials that are resistant to fading, warping and fraying, ensuring they remain in excellent condition for a longer period.

 

Tips to Prolong the Lifespan of Your Blinds

Maintaining your blinds' longevity involves more than just regular cleaning; it also requires proper handling and protection against damaging factors. Here are a few tips on how you can prolong the lifespan of your blinds:

Regular Cleaning: Regularly dust and clean your blinds to prevent the build-up of dirt and grime that can cause damage over time.

Motorised Blinds: Motorised blinds are the safest option for window coverings as they eliminate the need for manually operated cords or chains which can be dangerous for children and pets. It also prevents damage caused by heavy-handed usage of blinds. Instead, benefit from smooth functionality and ultimate convenience. 

For more tips and advice on how to maintain your blinds and prolong their lifespan, get in touch with Total Look Blinds today and upgrade your home with premium blinds and shutters.

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What Our Customers Say

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robert crighton
Have used Total Look Blinds several times over many years,the latest some roller blinds,which look great.Its a family business,lovely people to deal with [they take pride in what they do] & the products are excellent quality & well priced.Would recommend to one & all.Thank you.
Alisha Dodds
This is the second time we have used total look blinds and they are amazing! So simple to get a quote, easy ordering process and arrived much sooner than we thought! The installer was super lovely and I will be getting my blinds through this company again!
Arishma Lata
Highly recommend Total Look Blinds. The whole team makes it so easy for you from start till finish without any hiccups. Their neat and 5star work is what you looking for. Thank you guys. Appreciate your great job in making my house look so gorgeous. ❤️❤️❤️
Sunnie Ko
Highly recommended, prompt service, quality blinds, professional installer and reasonable price 👍
Ann Scott
Have been a customer of Carolyn at Total Look Blinds for many, many years. ALWAYS a top notch job with top notch service. Fantastic team all round and a pleasure to deal with.
K R
TLB was recommended by a friend in Auckland who had used them twice. I had blinds installed at my new house in Raglan, excellent quality, service and communication. Highly recommended.
Brooke Maber
Really impressed with Total Look Blinds, Terry was great to deal with and very knowledgeable with some great advice when selecting blinds. Great communication from Jo. Since having them installed we have decided on a few tweaks and add ons which they made very easy for us. I recommend you to everyone! Thank you.
Louise Kennedy
Total Look Blinds were absolutely amazing to deal with. From prompt and clear communication through to an excellent and earlier than expected fit, I could not be happier. Thank you for such a stress free, professional experience. Will recommend your company far and wide!
Heidi Reid
Great service and wonderful blinds, thanks
Jo in the office was helpful and available Roger was superb with his installation and communication thanks
Sandra Lepou
Total Blinds were excellent to work with. From the first consultation and measure to the installation, I cannot fault their service. My blinds look amazing. Totally recommend this company.
Jaya Trivedi
Very happy with the quality of the blinds and my house looks transformed, why I waited for so long to replace old vertical blinds!! Lauren helped us pick up what was right for our house, and Jo was very prompt in communcation regarding quick installation. Carl who installed the blinds helped us understand how to properly operate them and to remove them and gave us good cleaning tips. Have recommended them to our friend as well. I compared prices and the variety online for months before deciding to go with Total Look Blinds. Thanks for wonderful experience.
Robyn Wallen
Total Look Blinds have been great to deal with from the sales team measure up and quote to the installation. I am really happy with the quality and look of the blinds. And the price is good.
Reema Prasad
Total blinds highly recommended good service excellent job very happy using them from 10yrs .
Peter Brown
Once again Excellent product and service, a pleasure to deal with, highly recommended. Thanks
Heather
Excellant product. Very efficient service. Pleasure to do business with. Would recommend Total Look Blinds to everyone.
Vicki Landon
Cannot fault Caroline and the team from Total Look Blinds. Very professional and accommodating. Friendly people from the measuring, advice on product and installation. We have used them in several houses and will continue to do so. Highly recommend Total Look Blinds.
Jackie E
Professional company, Great blinds and easy to deal with, would recommend for the future. thanks.
Graeme Hewitt
My wife and I had an excellent experience dealing with Total Look Blinds, when we got both sunblock and blackout blinds installed in our place. It started with meeting Jo in their showroom and then Lauren on-site for a quotation. They were both very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. The installation was carried out by Carl which was done very efficiently and he was very helpful in explaining everything, as we had motorised blackout blinds installed. We have now had our blinds for 5 months and we are very happy with them. We highly recommend Total Look Blinds :-)
Shirley Wilmoth
We ordered 20 Venetian Blinds, which were installed just before Christmas. Two blinds needed adjustment. Brent worked hard to make sure the blinds were replaced and re-installed to our satisfaction.
We found Total Look Blinds excellent to deal with. We would be happy to work with them again and have no hesitation in recommending Total Look Blinds to family and friends.
Namrata Lal
Awesome service by Total Look Blinds.
Supplied and installed a very beautiful set of blinds.
Shirley Wensor
Highly recommend Total Look Blinds. Thanks to Carolyn for your extra understanding. Excellent installer also.
Lynley Hunter
I had blinds installed by Total Look 13 years ago. I have had no problems with the blinds in that time so when I was looking to replace 2 ancient blinds to match the newer ones I found my old invoice and gave them a call. To my surprise the company is not only still going but still make the exact same blinds and still have my details from 13 years ago. The same guy came out to measure up! Cheerful, friendly and professional staff. Clear and prompt communication. Great product for a fair price. Many thanks and may your company contnue to provide great service for the next 13 years and beyond. Highly recommended.
Erin Corkhill
From Terry's measurements, to Brent's installation it couldn't have been a friendlier or smoother process. The shutters are stunning and I get stopped on the street by neighbours who compliment us on them. Total Look Blinds is a decision you won't regret.
Katie Duffy
Have used this service for my own home and a rental. Quick efficient professional service. Highly Recommend
Kerry Watt
Joel Schiff
Contacted them about a replacement part on a Sunday with a hope and a prayer that they had it since the blinds were rather old. Monday morning had a reply with just what I needed.with instructions on how to fit the new part into the blind. The part is now in the post and these folks are simply the best!
Jayne Steele
Loving my new retro fit motorised blinds, thought would not be worth the $$ in spare room, WRONG do it once do it right , motorised other rooms, should have done it in the first place, no cords ease of use , fabulous
Cathy Crombach
We have used Total Look Blinds for many years now and they always give us a good service and good product, I highly recommend their services. A+ from me
Nick Appleton
Great product, service & price. This is the 4th house TLB have done for us, the blinds look great. Thanks guys.
Kishan Patel
Cannot recommend Total Blinds enough. We are very happy with our blinds. The team were very patient with us and helped us pick the perfect solution for our home.
M Whelan
From consultation with Terry to the professional installation by Richard and liaising with Jo in the office, it was a great experience, and we're delighted with the result. The shutters add a whole new ambience to our house. Total Look Blinds is obviously a business that is proud of its products and cares about its customers - we're glad we chose them and would highly recommend.
Robyn Adams
Carolyn outstanding. Installers did a fantastic job. I am a many repeat customer and have been impressed and always happy with the outstanding level of service. Thank you. Neil Adams
dantay10
Great service from start to finish. Terry measured up and gave us lots of different options. Brent was prompt and thorough. I absolutely love the colour choice we made and hubby is super excited about the remote controlled blinds. Very happy customers here.
Sally Clegg
First class service, products and support from Total Look Blinds. We have asked these guys to come three times as we add more blinds to our home. They look so good and work brilliantly. Really pleased!
Anne Hunt
Fabulous service and a wonderful product. Very happy with our New Zealand made shutters. Richard the installer is a perfectionist. Thank you
Iain and Helen Stephens
The team at Total Blinds did a great job on our shutters and roller blinds. Great quality, great service, thank you.
JOSEPHINE TOK
Awesome Terry & friendly office staff. Great products, prices & prompt delivery. This is the 3rd time using them. 15 years on, still have our records intact. Deservingly an Ace Company:)
Peter McLeod
I enquired about a blind repair. Response was quick and friendly and when I took the blind into the factory to get it fixed, it was done immediately, with a smile and finished within 10min. Very impressive and much appreciated
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