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All products must be installed in accordance with accepted good trade practice (and in accordance with supplied instructions where applicable), and maintained in accordance with these procedures or else the warranty shall be void. Proper maintenance of your Centor blind will ensure that the product you purchased continues to function for many years. Some environments are more aggressive than others and it is necessary that the owner assess the level of care that is appropriate for the location. Centor recommends the following basic maintenance practices.
Damage
Blinds should be rolled away completely when not in use. This will help protect the material from damage by the environment and animals and will also help to keep it clean.
Cleaning the blind fabric
The blind fabric can be cleaned with a soft brush or cloth when necessary. Using a mild detergent in water and a gentle wiping action will produce a superior finish, as will a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush head. Test it in an inconspicuous spot before cleaning the whole blind.
Wind
The Centor blind is designed to withstand slight breezes, but a large expanse of cloth is a large sail. In windy conditions the blind must be rolled away for safe storage. If the wind is already blowing, it may prove difficult to roll the screen away without the cloth creasing. Doors should be closed before retracting the blind – this will relieve the pressure on the blind cloth.
Cleaning the bottom track
The bottom track of the blind can collect dirt and debris which if not removed can affect the operation of the mechanism. Vacuuming the channel with a nozzle that can get inside the channel is the best solution. To get to the very end of the sill, it is necessary to pull the stile out from the jamb some distance and carefully insert the nozzle between the blind and the sill. If you live in an area that has a lot of debris (beachside for example) then this needs to be a regular exercise.
Cleaning the frame
The blind frame is made from extruded aluminium and can be cleaned with water and mild detergent on a soft cloth. Some units will have a layer of natural wood veneer – which can also be cleaned, with either a dry or lightly dampened cloth to avoid water staining the wood surface.
Rectifying faults
The operating mechanism of the Centor blind is not user serviceable. If you have any concerns about the manner of operation, then please contact Centor on 0121 701 2500 for further advice. Attempting to self diagnose the fault (beyond cleaning the bottom track) is not recommended, please give us a call – we’d love to have a chat.
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