Yes, but they are also easy to damage, never clean with water as it will ruin them.
Vinyl and aluminum mini blinds are practical and easy to clean. Also, pleated shades, roller shades and faux wood blinds are good choices for the kitchen.
Window blinds that are made of wood are typiically of good quality.
"Wood window blinds are more expensive than most other types of blinds. You can expect to pay anywhere between $55 to $80 per blind, depending on the window size."
The best way to clean window blinds depends on which type of blinds one has and how much buildup they have. If the buildup is minimal, simply dusting them or taking a lightly damp cloth to them will do. For fabric or vinyl blinds, one could use a dry sponge. For wood blinds a small amount of water may be used. If the blinds are metal, remove them and clean them outside.
There are wood shades available at Home Depot that are very easy to clean because of their smooth wide surface.
Faux wood blinds do have some advantages in that they are more durable and easier to wipe clean, also they are less likely to fade than real wood blinds.
Wood window blinds can range from the very cheap, about 20$, to the very expensive, over 200$. Really its a matter of personal preference in what you like and wil pay.
Wood blinds are much studier than plastic blinds and will outlive the bending plastic. They are also better looking and can old out more sunlight than regular blinds.
A custom ordered wood blind for a window that is 35 inches by 60 inches can cost around $200. Plastic blinds are much less expensive than wood blinds, but wood blinds do offer many advantages over plastic.
Wood blinds are easy to install and are definitley a do-it-yourself kind of project. You do not need to hire anyone to install wood blinds.
There are two types of window treatments that contain wood: wood blinds and woven wood shades. Wood blinds have wood slats ranging in size generally between 1" and 2." Woven wood shades have small pieces of wood woven together to create a natural looking shade.
Window blinds have become one of most popular ways to dress windows. The best place to find discount window blinds, whether wanting wood, metal or plastic, is www.justblinds.com.