How To Clean Mini Blinds

Cleaning mini blinds, or any type of blinds, can be a difficult task. There is no easy way to get down into those cracks and crevices to remove all of the dust and dirt that has fallen into it.

But, if you have allergies, you know that it is necessary to get out as much of the dust from your home as possible.

There are a number of things that you can do here. The bottom line is that you need to know how to clean them properly.

Cleaning Mini-Blinds

Mini blinds should be dusted regularly so that cleaning will be easier. To clean the blinds, take them down and put them in a warm tub of soapy water with some white vinegar. Swish them around a little and rinse with warm water. Hang them to dry.

To keep the dust from collecting on the blinds, try collecting the used fabric softener sheets in a little box next to the dryer and using them every now and then to wipe off the dust. They will create an anti static reaction on the blinds and the dust won’t even settle.

Various Blinds, Various Cleaning Methods

Today, there are many various types of blinds on the market. You are going to find a wide range of them in your own home, more than likely. But, no matter what the type of blind is that you have, it is very necessary to get them clean and keep them that way. To get started, use these cleaning methods for your blinds.

Metal or Vinyl Blinds:

To clean these, you will want to use a clean terry cloth. A better solution is to invest in a cleaning glove. You can purchase these made for this purpose or just purchase any cotton style glove to use. To clean the blinds, use a bucket of soap water that is made up of dish washing detergent and warm water. Scrub the blinds with the soapy water. Then, dry them off. Make sure to watch your drippings.

Wood Blinds:

If you have wood blinds or wood shutters in your home, you have to handle these a bit differently.

Here, you can not and should not apply a lot of water or liquid to the blinds. This can cause the wood to warp and ruin them. Instead, get a high quality furniture polish to use. Use it as directed.

You will want to spray the terry cloth that you are using or the gloved hand with the polish. Do not spray the wood directly.

Fabric Blinds:

These blinds are the hardest blinds to clean. To do so, you should not apply any water to them. You should take a high powered vacuum cleaner with attachments to it. Be careful to get into all of the locations carefully.

Then, use a feather duster to get into any spots you can not reach. A dry terry cloth will also help here. If there are stains on them or they need to be fully cleaned, contact your professionals. You do not want to ruin your blinds by trying to clean them yourself.

Now, that is just the basics of how you should be cleaning your mini blinds or other blind products. This is by far not the most thorough job that you can do. This is the job that you should do at least a couple of times per month. To help you to get a more detail clean of your mini blinds, look down below.