Tips for cleaning window blinds
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Whether you have large or small blinds on your windows or fabric, metal or plastic, they can still be a challenge to keep clean. Dirt, dust, and grime is very noticeable on white blinds or off white blinds. What are some tricks and tips to keeping your blinds clean?
- Vaccuum or dust your blinds. You can even use a cloth but be sure to clean both sides of the blinds thoroughly.
- Clorox wipes or some sort of antibacterial wipes are great for removing excess dust and dirt all the while disinfecting.
- If the blinds are made of metal, be sure you don’t wipe too hard or press down on them. These types of blinds tend to bend very easily.
- Dusting sprays work great on blinds. If you spray one side and wipe thoroughly, flip and then repeat the process. It is said that wood polish works nicely on the blinds too.
- If your blinds are made of fabric, it is best to simply use a vaccuum cleaner and then spot clean areas that need cleaning.
- Rubbing down window blinds with dryer sheets are known to slow down dust build up. Keep in mind it doesn’t prevent it!
- Dust your blinds weekly and clean then throughly with the steps above at least every 3-4 months. Once every 6 months is even okay.
Source: eHow
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