Faux wood blinds are perfect for an active household

Now that children are out of school and people are outside more often, there's bound to be some wear and tear around the house. Anyone with kids and pets knows that it's hard to keep any room clean for long.

Window curtains aren't left out of the equation, either. In the TV or computer room, people are constantly handling the blinds by lifting them up, pushing them aside or pulling them down. Bits of food, dust, grease and dirt are inevitable in these rooms, and it's best to have durable, practical faux wood blinds hanging from nearby windows.

The advantage to these blinds is that they are affordable, but still aesthetic. When drawn, they light rooms with a gentle glow and, when raised, their soft, off-white color complements almost any arrangement.

The real reason to get faux wood blinds is that they are sturdy and easily washed. You won't have to worry about this product being broken or mishandled and a quick clean can rejuvenate their appearance almost instantly.

CasaSugar.com recommends scrubbing faux wood blinds with a soapy towel if they are moderately dirty, but suggests that owners remove extremely dirty blinds and place them in a bathtub with warm water and dish soap.