What is a louver door and what are the cleaning methods for the louver door?

Louvres are a type of furniture that we all hear about in our daily lives, but in our daily lives there are still many people who don’t know much about blinds, so let alone how to clean them. , and with the improvement of our lives, there are many materials for blinds, so blinds of various materials also have different cleaning methods. So what are the cleaning methods for blinds? , what are blinds? Let the editor of Shengfang Online take you through it so that you can have a reference. Hope this article can be helpful to you.

Introduction to shutter doors

Louvre doors, derived from blinds, use the concave and convex directions of the blades to block the outside view , while lighting, it blocks the outside view from top to bottom at night. If the convex surface of the blade faces indoors, the shadow will not be reflected outdoors. Clean, worry-free and easy to clean. It can be divided into wooden shutter doors, aluminum alloy shutter doors, plastic plate shutter doors, etc.

Function of shutters

1. Adjust light and ventilation:

At night, the shutters can prevent indoor light from shining outdoors; in winter, they can introduce sunlight to make the room bright and warm; in summer, they can block strong sunlight while ensuring ventilation, making the air in the room fresh and cool.

2. Protect personal privacy:

By adjusting the angle of the leaf surface, you can block the light coming from above or below sight. If you want to block the view from below, you should move the convex surface of the leaf toward the indoor side; if you want to block the view from above, do the opposite.

3. Save energy and adjust temperature:

Prevent indoor warm air from flowing outdoors in winter and increase air conditioning warm air Effectiveness; blocking direct sunlight in summer and improving the cooling effect of air conditioners.

4. Sound insulation and UV protection:

Compared with ordinary doors and windows, the sound insulation performance of shutter doors and windows is increased by more than 70%. During the day, it can block more than 95% of ultraviolet rays.

Tips for purchasing shutter doors

Measurement and dimensions

There are two installation methods for shutter door installation: concealed installation and surface installation. When purchasing, you need to measure the size of the shutter door according to different assembly methods. If the shutter door is hung outside, then its The length should be about 10 cm longer than the door height, and the width should be about 5 cm wider than both sides of the door to ensure a good shading effect. Generally speaking, small rooms such as kitchens and toilets are suitable for concealed shutters, while large rooms such as living rooms, bedrooms, and study rooms are more suitable for exposed shutters.

Look at the quality

The blades of the shutter door are an important part of adjusting the shutter door. When purchasing a louver door, it is best to touch whether the louver door blades are smooth and even, and see if each blade has burrs. Generally speaking, high-quality shutters have better processing of blade details, especially shutter blades made of plastic, wood blocks, and bamboo slices. If the texture is better, its service life will be longer. The adjusting rod is also a part of the shutter door that needs to be inspected.

Cleaning and maintenance of shutter doors

1. Cleaning and maintenance of solid wood shutter doors.

Solid wood materials should be avoided from being soaked in water, otherwise they will deform and crack. For cleaning of this type of louver door, first close the blade by rotating the louver door rotary rod, so that the blade is on a flat surface and then use dust removal. Brush off the dust on the surface. After finishing the operation on one side, rotate the blade to the other side and dust off the dust first. Then open the blades, wet a clean old sock or glove, put it on your hands, hold each blade, and smooth it across from left to right, so that both sides of the blades are wiped clean at the same time. Using an old sock or glove is a trick to halve the amount of wiping work and do it one at a time until you\’re all done.

2. Cleaning and maintenance of water-resistant shutters

For shutters made of metal or hard plastic, such as aluminum alloy shutters, directly Remove the shutter from the slot, put it into the bathtub, soak it in soapy water or washing powder, rinse it with clean water, and scrub away the dirt with a brush if necessary. Finally, wipe it dry with a cloth and put it back in place for natural ventilation. Leave to dry.

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