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A quick weekly dusting keeps blinds looking clean without a full deep wash. By Ray Blinds Cleaning & Care Team•Updated May 11, 2026•Approx. 7 min read This guide was written with AI assistance and reviewed by the Ray Blinds team for accuracy. TL;DR: Dust blinds every 1–2 weeks with a microfiber cloth or vacuum brush. […]

TL;DR Solar shades (often made from solar screen fabric) cut glare, heat, and UV while keeping your view. They’re technically a type of roller shade, but instead of solid fabric, they use a woven, “see‑through” screen. They’re great for bright living spaces and home offices, but you’ll usually want something more private at night in

Staring at fabric swatches wondering whether cellular shades vs roller shades will actually make a difference from room to room? You’re not the only one. We hear this question in Surrey living rooms and Vancouver condos almost every week. The short answer: both styles can look clean and modern, but they perform very differently for

You know that moment when you sit down with a coffee, sunlight hits your eyes at just the wrong angle, and you start playing with the blinds like a DJ with a volume knob? That’s exactly the kind of everyday hassle these dual-layer blinds are built to solve. You might be asking yourself, “what are

Accurate measurements for inside mount blinds start with a steel tape and a clear view of the window frame. If you’re wondering how to measure for inside mount blinds and you’re staring at your window with a tape measure and mild panic, you’re not alone. A few millimetres off can mean blinds that scrape, leave

Choosing how your new blinds sit on the window frame sounds simple, right up until the tape measure comes out. Friends mention inside mount, show you photos of outside mount, and suddenly you’re squinting at trims and drywall wondering what will actually look built‑in and still block light. That’s where the inside mount vs outside

By the Ray Blinds Installation Team, installers of custom zebra, roller, and motorized blinds across Surrey and Greater Vancouver. If you’ve ever ordered blinds that arrived just a bit too small or scraped the sill every time you pulled them down, you know how frustrating a bad measurement can be. The good news is that

If you are trying to budget for window blind installation cost, you are not the only one staring at bare glass wondering what the final bill will be. Quotes online range all over the place, and it is hard to tell what is “big-box DIY” pricing versus fully custom blinds with professional installation in your

TL;DR: Quick answers For deep, hotel-style sleep, choose room‑darkening or blackout shades and side channels in bedrooms. For a kitchen window, moisture‑resistant faux wood, aluminum, or easy‑wipe roller shades work best. Zebra and sheer shades shine in living areas; honeycomb shades help with drafts and street noise. A free in‑home consultation keeps colours, fabrics, and

A bright living room showing how blinds and curtains can be layered for style and control. If you’re redoing a room, the question of blinds vs curtains comes up fast. Both can look great, both affect your energy bills and cleaning routine, and both feel very different to live with day to day. We spend