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More time spent inside - between the cooler temperatures and quarantine - means winter is the perfect time to do a deep clean on your window treatments.

Washing blinds and shutters may seem like a tedious task, but with a few clever tricks you can do the job in no time at all! While you’re at it, give your window panes a wipe and you’ll have a much improved view. Grab an old sock, a dryer sheet, and/or a paintbrush, and read on!

As you rev up the vacuum and pull out the mop bucket, consider also giving your blinds or shutters a thorough clean. You will reduce the allergens in the air and give your home a clean, polished look. Keep reading for the best ways to keep your blinds and shutters sparkling clean.

The holidays have arrived, with all the excitement and anticipation they bring! For many people, the holidays mean more than good food and finding the perfect gift. They mean spending time with family and friends you might wish you saw more of all year long. Perhaps they live far away, and can only travel for the holidays, or perhaps busy schedules during the year prevent frequent visits. Holidays gatherings are the perfect way to catch back up again with the ones we care about most.

If you are hosting a holiday gathering for family and friends, even just for an evening meal and chat, you will want to prepare your home for those whom you will host. Whether you have a couple old friends coming by themselves, or family members with small children or pets staying with you, or even have family elders with mobility issues, you may need to take special steps to make them comfortable in the time they are with you.

Clean windows can lift spirits and brighten dark moods by allowing an abundance of natural light into a room. Looking out to watch the world pass by, or to appreciate the natural beauty of the land around our homes, is so much nicer when we do it through spotless glass instead of smudges or dust. Washing the windows is a task well worth undertaking.

Never underestimate the value of window maintenance. While your panes and their frames may look solid, if you don’t take care of subtle but potent sources of damage, they can deteriorate rapidly. Therefore, it is essential for you to learn all the different facets of window maintenance and work them into your household routine. To keep your panes and frames in good condition for the long haul, make sure to: