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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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.
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Comes highly recommended. Thank you Team!
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James B
Lovely blinds with professional service.
Sincere thanks to Laren for your helpful advice and Carl for excellent installation…..much appreciated
Ant MacLean
Had an old vertical blind that was manufactured by them, that was broken. Excellent cheery and quick repair service and great value too.

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Lisa Fong
Could not be happier with my new shutters - big shout out to Total Look Blinds who did a fantastic job with the measure, manufacture and installation! All done in NZ so would highly recommend!
Heidi Reid
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Jo in the office was helpful and available Roger was superb with his installation and communication thanks
Jim Richardson
Total blinds were Totally Professional. Excellent service from measurements to advice given through to the final fitting and the blinds look great! The price was also very reasonable and far better than competitor's. I totally recommended Total Blinds. Thanks! Jim
David Lim
Vertical and horizontal blinds completed on time. Reliable and great people to deal. Over the years, I have engaged the services of Total Look Blinds a few times and I have always been pleased with the results. I would do it again in the future with any hesitation. Highly recommended.
Stephen Ball
Very happy with result, beautiful appearance. High quality, efficient and effective at a good price.
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.
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
Katie Duffy
Have used this service for my own home and a rental. Quick efficient professional service. Highly Recommend
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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
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
Grant McFlinn
From first contact with Sales Consultant Lauren to Jo in the office and installer Carl, the entire process was nothing short of exceptional. As for the blinds themselves, thanks to Lauren's invaluable input, they look amazing and are undoubtedly high quality. Thoroughly recommend and will most definitely use again.
Nerissa Attewell
Excellent service, quick turnaround the whole team were informative and helpful! We love our blinds so much :)
Trudi Stevenson
Total Look blinds were an outstanding company to work with. They installed both shutters and blinds in our home at competitive prices and using high quality materials. Timing and installation were faultless. We are thrilled with the service and the result.
Bhavika n Divesh Kumar
We used Total Look Blinds in 2005 for our family home. After 19 years of wear and tear we needed some parts and couple of vertical blinds track needed fixing. Took a drive to Takanini and was greeted by the office lady Jo who was very helpful and was amazed when she pulled out our 19 years old invoice from their record. The team manage to fix the track within a day and got the parts i needed at a fair price. Highly recommend them if you want quality products and a fantastic after sales service. Great company to deal with 😊
Reema Prasad
Total blinds highly recommended good service excellent job very happy using them from 10yrs .
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!
Melissa Slater
Awesome consultation gave really good ideas and pointers. Quick to manufacture and install. End result is beautiful.
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!
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.
WYNN RIECHELMANN
Absolutely love our TotalBlinds shutters! They have transformed our bedroom. Service from measure up and quote was excellent and communication with the TotalBlinds team was a pleasure! They took half the time than was quoted by another supplier and although they were a bit cheaper, the shutters are very good quality. Plus they are NZ made! Highly recommend!
Shirley Wensor
Highly recommend Total Look Blinds. Thanks to Carolyn for your extra understanding. Excellent installer also.
Lanice McMillan
Thank you for your awesome service and flexibility to get quotes on very short notice. Love the roller blinds
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.
Kambiz Radman
Could not be happier with my new sun screens and blinds, look awesome. The material seems nice and hopefully durable (I'll update you on that later).
"Terry" is a positive Rep who speaks clearly. He measured well but didn't explain some installation details, which confused me afterward. However, "Carolyn" came to the site and explained everything very well. Roger is a professional installer who did a quick and clean job. Thanks "Jo" for admin updates and following up. 101% recommended.
Lia Wongsohardjo
I love my roller blinds from Total Look Blinds, the products are great. They have excellent customer service, the sales, the admin and the installer are amazing. I have bought from them twice for my house in Oteha and now in Orewa where I moved recently. Terry is very expert, kind and helpful, he is a talented salesman.
Parvaneh Karimi Fishani
We had double roller blinds installed in our new house. The price was much more reasonable compared to other shops, and their service was reasonably fast. The staff were friendly and helpful!

I can't say much about the quality of the material since the blinds haven't been installed for long, but we hope they will be as good as the service we received!
Peter Glass
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Heather
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Tina Smith
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Vaughan Ludlam
Excellent product, pricing and service from Total Look Blinds – thanks David, Lauren, Carl & the rest of the team.
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:)
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