1. Replace broken pull ends

Broken cord ends really make a blind look tatty. For a couple of extra quid you can ask your supplier for one or two extra wooden cord pull ends when you order. This way they will be made from the same batch of wood as your blinds and then you can replace them if they break over time

2. Replace any broken slats

If any of your slats break and you have had your Wooden Venetian blinds made to measure, your supplier will be able to replace the broken slats for a nominal fee. Usually with good quality suppliers of made to measure Wood Venetians you will receive a couple of extra slats when you buy your products, which you can store until needed.

3. Keep dust free and clean regularly

Straight forward advice but really need to keep Wooden Venetians dust free as dust really shows up on certain shades of Wood. Feather duster, Betterware’s Microfibre Cleaner or a clean household duster will do the trick.

4. Use extra strength sticky pads for the Fascia

Your don’t want your blind fascia to fall off so make sure you replace any plastic brackets with sticky pads, extra strength Velcro or no more nails tape. The fascia covers the header and some companies use plastic brackets to attach them. These can break so easily, so make sure you ask your installer to use the above or replace them if already fitted. B&Q supply all of the alternatives.

5. If your blinds are for a bay window – stain the ends

Most made to measure companies will automatically have the ends of Wooden Venetians stained, especially for a bay, so when ordering always confirm the ends of the slats will be stained. If you already have blinds in a bay that do not have stained slats ends, simply pop down to you local hardware stall and get a matching stain. Alternatively speak to your supplier and ask if they have the stain. It is a very small attention to detail but make a massive difference to the look of your blinds in your bay window.

Disclaimer: These top tips are the thoughts of John’s Blinds Limited and have been used successfully in the past. We do not take any responsibility for damages to your blinds.