How can I clean blinds?Thank you!?
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Take them off, then lay them out and hose them down. Dry them with a towel.
get a duster and use that
For cleaning mini-blinds, I usually fill my bathtub with soap and water and then toss the blinds in the tub. I let them soak for a couple of hours then rinse them off. It works for me.
If you are talking about window blinds, then take a damp rag or paper towel and wipe them off.
Aluminum Miniblinds
Use ordinary soft, clean dust cloths, chemically treated dust cloths, vacuum cleaner brush attachments, or other available ordinary household aids. The paint surface of the slats is quite smooth and dust is easily brushed off if done at regular intervals.
To vacuum, use the brush dust head attachment and tilt slats first up, then down (but not entirely exposed) to reach the entire top and bottom surfaces.
To dust, use a soft clean cloth or chemically treated dust cloth and tilt the slats as above.
To wash, use a damp cloth or sponge and mild detergent. Use warm or cold water - NOT hot water. Tilt the slats as above. Protect the floor or sill from excess water. The blind can also be taken down, placed in a bath tub of mild soapy water, then rinsed clean, wiped dry, or allowed to dry completely in the open air.
Wood Blinds
Care must be taken when cleaning real wood blinds. Washing the blind is NOT recommended. Although the wood is sealed, water or even excessive dampness may cause warpage or discoloration of the slats. Since the surface of the slats is smooth, dust may be easily brushed off at regular intervals using a clean soft dust cloth or a vacuum cleaner brush attachment. Clean them as described above.
Fabric Pleated Shades
Most of the cellular shades, like the Hunter Douglas Duette shade, are anti-static, and they require very little cleaning. A light sweep with your vacuum cleaner brush attachment is all that is needed to keep them dust free. For a more thorough cleaning, the entire shade assembly may be gently wiped with a soft damp cloth using lukewarm (not hot) water. Take special care when handling opaque (blackout) shades to avoid creasing, and do not immerse them in water. For tough stains, spot clean with a mild detergent. Some shades, like the Graber Crystal Pleat have a "soft hand" fabric. Be very careful when trying to clean these types of shades as they tend to "pill".
When in doubt, contact the establishment where you bought the shades or blinds for assistance. You can also check with the manufacturers, which usually have Service Policies Help Lines.
take windex or something like that to clean with and take each strip one by one and clean each side of the strip with a towel or cloth.
I put them in the bath tub and scrum them with a soft cleaning brush. It is time consuming but it works well.
If u are talking about Mini-Blinds, then I feel that it is to much effort to clean them. They are cheep enough at WallyWorld that I just go and get new ones.
Where I live they are only between 3 and 4 dollars each. I usually replace them every spring. that way it gives me the option of changing the color if I want to.
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