How To Maintain Your Roller Shutters Properly This Winter?

Winter is here, a perfect time to use your roller shutters to block out cold air. Your shutters will need very little upkeep to work at their optimum efficiency.

Simple ways to keep roller shutters at their best:

  • Free the shutters from any rubbish or debris
  • Use shutters with care
  • Grease the bearings
  • Avoid applying abrasive cleaners
  • Free the shutters from any rubbish or debris

Always keep your shutters clean and free from any rubbish, debris or build-up of dirt as this can cause damage or rust your shutters, preventing them from operating smoothly. Get your broom and sweep off the dirt, checking for any leaves or twigs that may have found their way into  the shutters.

With the shutters slightly open brush out the ventilation holes. Hose your shutters down using sponge and a mild soap in warm water. Then wipe them dry using an absorbent cloth, old towels work well.

 

Use shutters with care

Need to block cold air out in winter? Don’t rush when closing your shutters as they must be opened and closed with care. Make sure that the shutter does not slam into the box on opening and firmly close shutters before locking to avoid any accidental damages.

 

Grease the bearings

Prevent rust by greasing the shutters at least once a year this will stop the rolling mechanism getting rough. Apply steel lubricant to the guide rails to ensure the rolling mechanism continues to operate smoothly.

 

Avoid applying abrasive cleaners

Never apply strong bleach, solvents or methylated spirits when cleaning your shutters. Don’t use steel wool, scrubbing brushes, scrapers or any sharp objects to remove dirt as they can damage the enamel surface of the shutters.

It is best to use a garden hose with moderate pressure to remove dirt. Avoid spraying directly into the head box.

 

How to maintain roller shutters properly this winter?

 

Remember these 4 easy tips to look after your shutters this winter.

Want to keep cold air out this winter? Install roller shutters now!

Call Betta Shade Mandurah on 08 9582 0083 and we can talk about your window shades needs. Did you know we also service and repair roller shutters? So whether you are looking for new shutter or need to have you current ones serviced call Betta Shade Mandurah for a FREE quote.

 

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Your patio can be your own personal respite from the outside world. It promises you a peaceful retreat or a place to enjoy the fresh air and the warmth of the sun on a lovely Autumn day.

 

Oh no not at your place? Does your patio need a little help? Brighten up your patio and give it new life with patio blinds. Your patio really can be a great place all year round!

 

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When it’s raining, the chilly wind are blowing into your patio you have no choice but to go inside, instead of enjoying the sound of a much needed rain hitting the ground. By installing patio blinds, you can enjoy the outdoor and enjoy these small pleasures.

Patio blinds can offer you protection against intense sunshine and harsh rain. Now, you can stay in your patio for an extended time regardless of what’s the weather is doing outside.

 

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Want to enhance the appearance of your patio without spending a lot? Install patio blinds. For a simple, elegant and stylish change to your alfresco area, a patio blind is the perfect choice for you. Patio blinds add beauty to your outdoor area affordably and effortlessly.

A patio blind is a great addition for every patio, porch, alfresco area; they are stylish, versatile and make your outdoor area a standout. You will wonder why it took you so long to buy an outdoor blind, now you can have your own personal retreat all year round.

 

Brighten up your patio and give it new life with patio blinds

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