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		<title>How to clean and maintain Curtains and blinds</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Curtains and blinds are such items that are always there for public display. Make sure they are clean. Moreover maintaining the curtains and blinds of your house also increases their long life and ensures that you need not invest in a fresh set again.
For daily cleaning, dust your blinds and curtains regularly. To deal with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3518/howtocleanandmaintaincu.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" align="left" />Curtains and blinds are such items that are always there for public display. Make sure they are clean. Moreover maintaining the curtains and blinds of your house also increases their long life and ensures that you need not invest in a fresh set again.</p>
<p>For daily cleaning, dust your blinds and curtains regularly. To deal with the minute dust particles invisible to the eye, use a vacuum cleaner. While dusting make sure you are doing that with care and it is best to use a soft feather one. While dealing with the blinds use the cleaner with a brush attachment and when dealing with the curtains use one with an upholstery nozzle.</p>
<p>Once in a while detach them and wash them up. Before washing go trough the labels and find out the recommended way to wash them. It is always safe to use a mild detergent. Some curtains and blinds need to be dry cleaned.</p>
<p>It is advisable to get professional help once in a while for great maintenance.</p>
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		<title>Tips For Choosing Nursery Curtains</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is there any need to think over nursery curtains? Well yes, there is. Curtains are an important aspect of home décor and you cannot ignore it in case of your little baby. Nursery curtains are not just necessary to keep out sunlight and chill but also to enhance the beauty of the room. Some tips [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9269/tipsforchoosingnurseryc.jpg" alt="null" width="223" height="160" align="left" />Is there any need to think over nursery curtains? Well yes, there is. Curtains are an important aspect of home décor and you cannot ignore it in case of your little baby. Nursery curtains are not just necessary to keep out sunlight and chill but also to enhance the beauty of the room. Some tips to consider while choosing nursery curtains are:</p>
<p>Think about the length of the curtains before hand. Your baby will be growing gradually and the curtains should not be long enough for your baby to pull down. Keeping them short will minimize risks of the baby putting it in its mouth as well.</p>
<p>Get designs that are appropriate for the nursery. If it is a boy’s nursery, then make sure that the curtains are according to that.</p>
<p>Nursery curtains can be matching with the baby’s bedding. Finally, never buy cheap curtains, as it should be good enough to last almost the entire childhood.</p>
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		<title>Choosing Cafe Curtains</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Café curtains are a rage even at many homes, especially in the dining area and the kitchen. These are not just limited to cafes any more. If you are a fan of café curtains then there is no problem in hanging them on your windows for sure! While choosing café curtains, you have to think [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7845/choosingcafecurtains.jpg" alt="null" width="180" height="174" align="left" />Café curtains are a rage even at many homes, especially in the dining area and the kitchen. These are not just limited to cafes any more. If you are a fan of café curtains then there is no problem in hanging them on your windows for sure! While choosing café curtains, you have to think about certain things like the color, design, and fabric. This will save you a lot of time at the store while looking through the curtains.</p>
<p>It is up to you whether you want a very dramatic look in the curtains or a nice composed one. Once you are finished choosing the type of design, you may finalize the fabric of the curtain. It is necessary to determine the amount of sunlight entering your room. There are some who want vibrant colors to adorn their windows and rooms and prefer it subtle. So choose your color that coordinates well with the paint of your room. This will make your choosing easier.</p>
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		<title>Are Beaded Curtains Coming Back?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beaded curtains are definitely making an entry and they are not a thing of past if you can use them judiciously. Beads look wonderful when incorporated in curtains. If you want a funky look, you can always sew beads into your curtains to give it a retro feel. If that isn’t your choice, you can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/7816/arebeadedcurtainscoming.jpg" alt="null" width="163" height="158" align="left" />Beaded curtains are definitely making an entry and they are not a thing of past if you can use them judiciously. Beads look wonderful when incorporated in curtains. If you want a funky look, you can always sew beads into your curtains to give it a retro feel. If that isn’t your choice, you can do a lot of funky things with beads and your curtains. Arrange the beads in a way to make some definite artwork and see heads turn in appreciation.</p>
<p>In some other way, you can hang beaded curtains from the top of your curtain rod till the ground. You may use wooden beads for that earthy feel in your home. Beaded curtains are really good as dividers in a small room. They can hang down to give an impression of a separate enclosure within them. If you want to cover a closet area, even then beaded curtains are just what you need!</p>
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		<title>Practical Tips For Choosing Bathroom and Kitchen Curtains</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tips for choosing bathroom kitchens:
•	Always choose your bathroom curtains according to the size of your bathroom.
•	Never keep the curtains long till the floors, but allow them to end half way to give a clean look to your bathroom
•	Make sure that the linen is a natural fabric like cotton, as they can be washed and dried [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tips for choosing bathroom kitchens:</strong></span></p>
<p>•	Always choose your bathroom curtains according to the size of your bathroom.</p>
<p>•	Never keep the curtains long till the floors, but allow them to end half way to give a clean look to your bathroom</p>
<p>•	Make sure that the linen is a natural fabric like cotton, as they can be washed and dried easily. It will also remain fresh this way.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tips for choosing kitchen curtains:</strong></span></p>
<p>•	Try getting curtains that go well with your kitchen interiors, especially color of kitchen walls, size of kitchen etc.</p>
<p>•	Decide your curtain style – modern, traditional, tier-blinds or valances.</p>
<p>•	Use light colored curtains or checked prints, according to your taste.</p>
<p>•	Make sure that your curtains highlight your drawers and cabinets.</p>
<p>•	Always make sure that the length of the curtains is kept short in order to avoid dangers. If you have a long window, then cover it accordingly.</p>
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		<title>Bamboo Blinds Care Instructions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bamboo blinds are absolutely eco-friendly additions to your home interiors.  They can be maintained very easily and looks wonderful even after many years of installation. One very easy step to care for bamboo blinds is to clean them with cloth so that dust doesn’t settle on them. Other than that you may also use [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5886/bambooblindscareinstruc.jpg" alt="null" width="238" height="200" align="left" />Bamboo blinds are absolutely eco-friendly additions to your home interiors.  They can be maintained very easily and looks wonderful even after many years of installation. One very easy step to care for bamboo blinds is to clean them with cloth so that dust doesn’t settle on them. Other than that you may also use other methods using water and soap.</p>
<p>All you need to do is immerse the blinds in a big tub containing warm water and some good oil soap. Keep them for some time and try cleaning each blind individually. Carry on with this process till the dirt has completely washed away. Then hang these blinds in the sun till they dry out totally. Even a bit of moisture may be bad for the blinds. So make sure they are perfectly dry before re-installing. This will clean the blinds and will give them a new lease of life.</p>
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		<title>Cleaning Silk Curtains</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Silk costs relatively a lot more than other materials like cotton. But Silk curtains can add to the beauty and elegance of your interiors. This is the reason it is so much in demand. However, maintaining silk curtains is not as easy as you might think it to be.
Most of the people therefore prefer to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2408/cleaningsilkcurtains.jpg" alt="null" width="148" height="171" align="left" />Silk costs relatively a lot more than other materials like cotton. But Silk curtains can add to the beauty and elegance of your interiors. This is the reason it is so much in demand. However, maintaining silk curtains is not as easy as you might think it to be.</p>
<p>Most of the people therefore prefer to dry-wash it from the professionals paying hefty cleaning charges. However, you can dry the silk curtains at your home itself and that too using the ordinary detergent powder. However it must be borne in mind that cheap-quality silk curtains tend to shrink and bleed its color when it comes in contact with detergent. Therefore, carry on a patch-test before soaking the curtain in detergent.</p>
<p>You can also use detergents especially made for cleaning silk. However, they are a lot more expensive. Soak the curtain in vinegar after washing it in detergent. This would help the silk retain its shine.</p>
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		<title>Plastic Shower Curtain Cleaning Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plastic shower curtains have always been popular when it comes to shopping for bathroom shower curtains. They are cheap and waterproof, unlike the cotton curtains. However, maintaining the plastic curtain is perhaps not as easy as you think it to be.
The biggest problem with plastic curtains is that it is very prone to mold growth. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-left:10px" src="http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3210/plasticshowercurtaincle.jpg" alt="null" width="157" height="187" align="right" />Plastic shower curtains have always been popular when it comes to shopping for bathroom shower curtains. They are cheap and waterproof, unlike the cotton curtains. However, maintaining the plastic curtain is perhaps not as easy as you think it to be.</p>
<p>The biggest problem with plastic curtains is that it is very prone to mold growth. Therefore they need regular cleaning. Most plastic curtains are machine washable which means you won’t have to worry about the cleaning part.</p>
<p>However, there are certain curtains that are not machine-washable. In that case you would have to hand washed them using a mixture of a quarter cup of lukewarm water and bleaching power dissolved in it. Make sure to put on your gloves before applying the mixture onto the curtain. If your curtain has become terribly dirty then perhaps you should apply undiluted bleaching powder onto it.</p>
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