http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/articles/BlindsQuestions http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/rss/BlindsQuestions.xml Blinds Questions from PrettyGreatAnswers.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Lead is an element with a bluish-white metallic appearance. Only mini-blinds made of vinyl, especially those imported from China, Mexico, Indonesia and Taiwan, sometimes contain lead. The paint that was used was not lead-based; however, the plastic itself may have a highlead content. If the blinds a Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:58:33 -0700 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/04-12-2006Which-brands-of-blinds-have-lead.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/04-12-2006Which-brands-of-blinds-have-lead.htm Yes, there are home testing kits to test whether your blinds contain lead. You can research the different lead testing kits available online, and compare prices and performance. To be sure, ask the manufacturer if the product contains lead. If the test is positive then you can submit the blinds fo Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:58:33 -0700 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/04-12-2006Are-there-any-home-testing-kits-available-to-test-blinds-for-lead.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/04-12-2006Are-there-any-home-testing-kits-available-to-test-blinds-for-lead.htm There are four ways to determine whether your blinds are made of vinyl or aluminum: - Scraping. If the paint comes off the blinds when they are scraped, then they are metal. Vinyl retains its color. - Tapping. Use a knife to tap the blinds and listen to the sounds produced. Metal sounds different Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:58:33 -0700 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/04-12-2006How-can-I-tell-if-my-blinds-are-vinyl-or-aluminum.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/04-12-2006How-can-I-tell-if-my-blinds-are-vinyl-or-aluminum.htm There are various methods for cleaning blinds, depending on their type: - Vinyl Louvers. These can be cleaned by regular dusting or vacuuming. A sponge blotted dry after dipping warm water with mild detergent solution can be used for removing soil. Static electricity can be removed if a thin layer Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:58:33 -0700 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/04-12-2006How-do-I-clean-my-blinds.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/04-12-2006How-do-I-clean-my-blinds.htm You can fix your lopsided blinds by taking themto a certified blind fixing shop. Make sure that you get the exact measurements of your window and the probable excess of the blind affecting its irregularities over your windows. keywords: Blinds | Shutters | Shades | Window Treatments | Window Cover Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:58:33 -0700 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/04-12-2006How-can-I-fix-lopsided-blinds.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/04-12-2006How-can-I-fix-lopsided-blinds.htm Everything here is © Pretty Great, Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved.