Maintenance Tips – Doors, Blinds and Windows

Not everyone thinks to inspect their doors, blinds and windows for maintenance on a regular basis. But these areas of the home are just as prone to damage from weather and use as any other part. Blinds should be cleaned regularly to prevent dust and mould accumulating on them, because if it is left to build up the job of cleaning becomes a lot harder.


Blinds in Perth are particularly prone to dust due to the hot, dry conditions. It they are vacuumed fortnightly or monthly, it does not have a chance to build up and stain them, or get into the tracks so that they do not open or close easily. Many blinds can be easily cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, or they can be dusted down with a feather duster.


If vertical blinds are heavily soiled then taking the vanes off and cleaning them in the bath or outside with the hose is the best idea. They can be sun dried outside so long as the conditions are not dusty. Just don’t use an abrasive cleaner as this can scratch them.


Doors in Perth should be maintained on a regular basis not only to ensure they look good, but to keep the home safe. External doors are prone to weather and the dampness in the atmosphere. This can cause the surface to crack. Once moisture gets in the door is likely to warp and may not shut or lock properly. Keeping doors freshly painted will prevent moisture from seeping in and rotting the door.


Aluminium windows in Perth are almost maintenance free, but even glass and aluminium needs to be washed or wiped over at regular intervals. Keeping the track clean will ensure that aluminium sliding windows will open and shut easily. An old toothbrush makes a good cleaner for those small crevices, but vacuuming the track out with the stickybeak attachment will take care of the dust in between times.