The next time you need new shades for your office or home, consider purchasing bamboo shades. The are available in a variety of styles such as roman bamboo shades, roll up bamboo shades, and woven bamboo shades just to name a few. Each style will add a different flair to any room that they adorn. This small guide will discuss shades made from only bamboo wood.
Bamboo not only adds beauty to your décor, but it is also a sustainable natural resource that grows fast to replenish itself. It has gained popularity over the recent push for environmentally friendly products resulting in a great boost to the environment as well as your home. By using bamboo shades, flooring and furniture you are making a commitment to not only your remodeling but to the future of the Earth and your family. Even The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a company dedicated to the environment, recommends and endorses the use of bamboo in products.
You might think that since these are “green” shades that they are also expensive, like many other “green” products. However, the fact is, that bamboo shades are priced around the same prices as conventional shades. Of course, price will depend on quality and brand, but so does everything else. You can find cheap bamboo shades online, but always remember to add in the price of shipping when comparing prices to local stores. This bamboo shades guide will show you more ideas on where to purchase this product.
Another impact bamboo shades have on the environment is being able to save you money in energy costs. Bamboo is a great insulator and when used to cover your windows you can follow these few simple tricks to save money on your electric and gas bills. Keep your blinds open in the winter to allow the sun to warm your rooms and keep them down in the summer to block out the heat from the sun.
Thanks for this post one of the best ways to clean window blinds that I have discovered is to put them in the bathtub! I put warm/hot water and detergent such as mr clean. Employ a cloth or soft brush wash them down then hang them outside in the sun to dry. If you have a deck using railing, drape them over, or precisely lay them down outside.