How To Clean Blinds

Window treatments are not only utilitarian, but they also provide an aesthetic element to the window. Blinds as a window treatment add a modern touch to your windows. As a result, you’d want them to seem as good as new for as long as possible in order to keep their aesthetic appeal. Keeping blinds clean, on the other hand, is a time-consuming process. Furthermore, blinds are made from a variety of materials, each of which needs special care.

The cleaning is process is fairly simple. You will need the following simple tools and ingredients.

• Microfiber Cloth
• Clean Sock
• White Vinegar
• Vacuum Cleaner with a Soft Brush Attachment
• Dishwashing Liquid
• Warm Water
• Baking Soda

So, let’s discuss how to clean blinds in detail.

You can opt for a simple clean or a deep clean.

1. Simple Clean
   Regular dusting is one way to staying free from any accumulation of dust on blinds. Regular dusting with a simple clean soft cloth will do the trick. White vinegar is another simple everyday home ingredient that can be used for cleaning blinds. While cleaning leave the blinds open and rub the cloth from top to bottom wiping all the dust. You can collect fallen dust with the help of vacuum cleaners.
2. Deep Clean
   Before using any chemical for the cleaning process make sure you have read the blind maintenance brochure or any related document in order to avoid any permanent damage. More specifically fabric, wooden, etc. types of blinds may require careful handling. Further, you can take down blinds from their hinges for cleaning purposes.

• Cleaning Heavily Soiled Blinds:

Kitchen blinds are especially prone to accumulate dust and grime. Nevertheless, you will observe that blinds on the street-facing windows will also accumulate dust at a much faster rate.

To clean plastic or metal blinds, make a solution in a bowl by mixing warm water and white vinegar in 50/50 proportion. Add very little amount of dishwashing soap. Dip a clean smooth cloth in this solution and wipe each slat. Let the blinds air dry or wipe slats with a dry cloth again.

You don’t always have to use a brand new clean cloth to wipe blind slats, rather utilize old and little worn-out socks. You can wear the old sock in your hand and dip it into your homemade cleaning solution, you are good to go.

Further, if blinds have become too dirty, then remove each slat. Dip these slates in a solution of warm water tub and a few drops of dishwashing liquid. But don’t forget to follow the cleaning instructions that you have received while purchasing blinds. After cleaning, remove blinds from water, dry them with a clean towel/cloth. However, you cannot submerge wooden blinds in warm water. Thus wooden blinds can be cleaned with the help of wood cleaners and micro-fiber cloth.

• Re-Whiten Yellow Blinds:

Window blinds are frequently exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time. Sunlight causes blinds to lose their super white color and blinds turn a little yellow over time. Especially plastic, vinyl blinds turn yellow much faster. Not to worry, you can get rid of the yellow tones with simple home ingredients.

Take a tub filled with cold water. Further, add 2 to 3 cups of bleach to the water, mix well and use this liquid solution to clean the blinds. With the help of this solution, you can clean blinds, particularly with plastic slats. After treating with a bleach solution, air-dry your blinds. Also, while working with bleach solutions, make sure to follow all necessary safety precautions.

Wooden blinds, on the other hand, maybe revived with the aid of wooden polish. Otherwise, you can always paint your blinds in a color that complements your decor.

• Cleaning Vertical Blinds:

For vertical blinds, you can clean them without taking them down. Homeowners can start wiping blinds from top to bottom direction with a clean microfiber cloth. Make sure you wipe vertical blinds in a downward direction or else they could come unhooked. To clean blinds you can use wet sponges or use a vacuum cleaner with a soft dusting brush attachment. Meanwhile, horizontal blinds can be cleaned by wiping them sideways and start from the top slat to gradually shift to the bottom slat.

• Cleaning Venetian Blinds:

Venetian blinds have broader slats compared to other types of blinds. These blinds are easier to clean as they are often made of faux wood. Buyers can find different types of faux wood Venetian blinds Thomastown easily. To clean these blinds homeowners can simply wipe them with a dry cloth.

• Cleaning Fabric Blinds:

Fabric stains are the hardest to remove if not treated right away. For simple cleaning, fabric blinds can be vacuumed. It will simply remove dust but would not deep clean it. On the other hand, if you want to spot clean, use a clean wet cloth dipped in mild detergent solution and blot gently over the stain. Make sure you crush fabric or scrap harshly.