The Easiest Ways To Clean Vertical Blinds

No one really likes to clean, especially windows with vertical blinds. They seem to be the most neglected when it comes to regular cleaning. But, like most cleaning jobs, if done on a regular basis, it is much easier. If you have left your blinds for a while, do not fear: we will look at the easiest ways to get those blinds clean.

Move any furniture from around the window before you start. Using liquid sprays or soapy water, you may accidentally get some on the other furniture. If so, you would have to clean them too.

Whether the window blinds are made of wood, vinyl, or fabric, they can be cleaned very easily. You can use a soft brush attachment from the vacuum, soft cloth, or a duster to remove the dust. Following their direction, clean vertically to get the most dirt. If you wear old gloves or socks on your hands, you will get more dirt off.

The type of blind you have does not matter when cleaning. Always be gentle. Wood and vinyl blinds are quite sturdy. Be cautious, avoiding bending or denting them. If you have perforated blinds, be careful to not enlarge any of the existing holes.

Ensure you clean the window blinds in both the closed and open positions. It is surprising how many forget, later realizing the job was only half done. No one wants to find dirty closed blinds when company arrives.

If your blinds have been neglected, there will be more than a small amount of dust. You will need to work a lot more to get them clean. Depending on the material, there are many ways to do this.

Vinyl blinds can easily be cleaned using a damp sponge or cloth with either an all purpose cleaner or soapy water. You may need to remove the window blinds to scrub them. If they are very dirty, you could fill your bathtub with warm soapy water and soak them for thirty minutes. Cover the tub with towels to make sure the window blinds do not scratch the surface. Once they have been soaking, the dirt will come right off and you can hang them to dry.

Fabric blinds can be vacuumed with the brush attachments. If this does not remove the dust, use some warm water with a damp cloth. It may be possible to remove the fabric part of the window blinds to be washed in the washing machine. Make sure you check whether the material is able to be washed in the washing machine and can be removed safely.

If you have wood blinds, use a soft cloth and an all purpose wood cleaner. This should work for finished and unfinished woods alike. As mentioned before, using an old pair of gloves with the wood cleaner can be a very successful method for wood blinds. Never use water. This might cause the window blinds to warp or crack.

Once you have finished cleaning the window blinds, use a fabric softener sheet to go over the slats of the window blinds. This will keep more dust off between cleaning. Cleaning your vertical blinds on a regular basis will help future cleanings to not be so difficult.

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