Blinds are among the most practical house furnishings, and they are excellent in blocking light and providing needed seclusion while keeping the space cool. They are, however, notorious for becoming filthy regularly, and they gather dust, pet hair, and other debris from the house.
Cleaning the blinds is not something that most people enjoy doing, and you may find yourself putting off work more frequently. This tutorial will explain why you should clean your blinds and how to do so to assist you.
Keeping Window Blinds Clean
The main reason to keep your blinds clean is so that they will last a long time. Allowing dust and debris to accumulate will eventually work into the fabric, causing wear and tear. Additionally, build-up on the blinds can attract insects or other pests.
Cleaning the blinds is also essential for maintaining a healthy environment in your home. Dust mites, tiny creatures that thrive in dirty environments, cause asthma and other respiratory problems. By keeping your blinds clean, you can help reduce the number of dust mites in your home.
Finally, cleaning the blinds can improve the appearance of your home. Dirty blinds can make a room look messy and unkempt. By taking the time to clean them, you can help give your home a neater and more polished look.
How Often Should You Clean Window Blinds?
Wooden blinds, and other variations such as roman blinds, faux wood blinds, vertical roller blinds, and horizontal slats should always be dusted once a week at the very least. If you have pets or live in a dusty area, you may need to brush them more frequently. You should also deep clean your wooden blinds and window coverings at least once a month.
Cleaning Equipment for Blinds
There is no single ideal approach to cleaning roller blinds. The methods and tools you use to clean wood blinds will vary depending on how much dust has gathered and how dirty the roman blinds are.
Whatever material your horizontal blinds are made of, you’ll need to put together the following items:
- Vacuum brush attachment
- Microfiber towels or a microfiber tiny blind duster (available online or at a hardware store). It’s an excellent tool because it covers several blind layers at once.
- Warm soapy water
- Stain remover
- Dry cloth
Cleaning Blinds Is Simple
The majority of the build-up on your blinds is dust. Because dust and water can combine to make a horrible mess, it’s better to start cleaning dry.
How to Clean Wood and Plastic Blinds
- Making use of a microfiber small blind duster
- Leave the blinds open and sweep the duster from top to bottom. Working at the top ensures that any dust that falls while cleaning the blinds is cleared as you work your way down to the lowest level.
- After you’ve dusted down, use the vacuum cleaner attachment to remove any remaining dust.
Use a Damp Cloth
- Wet the microfiber towel with cool water and wipe down each blind slat.
- Use a different microfiber towel to dry the slats as you go along.
- If any dirt or grime remains on the blinds, make a cleaning solution by mixing two cups of cool water and one teaspoon of dishwashing liquid.
- Dip the microfiber in the solution and use it to scrub any areas that are still dirty.
- Rinse the blinds with cool water to remove any soap residue and dry them with a clean damp cloth.
Cleaning Aluminum Blinds
Because aluminium is a non-porous material, it doesn’t absorb dust and dirt as wood or fabric does. As a result, cleaning aluminium blinds is much simpler than cleaning other types of blinds.
- Start by dusting the blinds with a microfiber towel or duster with a brush attachment.
- Next, use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove any remaining duston the window blinds.
- If the window blinds are still dirty, wet a microfiber cloth with cool water and use it to wipe them down.
- Enjoy your clean window blinds by drying them with a clean cloth!
Cleaning Fabric Blinds
Deep cleaning fabric blinds are more involved than cleaning other types of blinds. To clean the blinds, remove them from the window and take them outside.
- Start by vacuuming the blinds with the brush attachment to remove loose dirt or dust.
- Next, mix one teaspoon of dishwashing liquid with two cups of cool water.
- Dip a clean microfiber cloth in the solution and use it to scrub any areas that are still dirty.
- Rinse the blinds with cool water to remove any soap residue and dry them with a clean microfiber cloth.
- Finally, hang the blinds back up and enjoy your clean blinds!
Cleaning Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds can be a bit trickier to clean than other blinds because they have more nooks and crannies for the dust to hide in. However, with a little bit of elbow grease, you can get them looking good as new.
- Start by dusting the blinds with a microfiber cloth or duster.
- Next, use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove any remaining dust.
- If the blinds are still dirty, wet a microfiber cloth with cool water and use it to wipe them down.
- After cleaning the blinds, dry them with a clean microfiber cloth and enjoy your clean blinds!
Cleaning Automated Blinds
If you’re lucky enough to have automated blinds, then you know that they can be a bit of a pain to clean. However, you can get them looking good as new with patience.
- Start by dusting the blinds with a microfiber cloth or duster.
- Next, use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove any remaining dust.
- If the blinds are still dirty, wet a microfiber cloth with cool water and use it to wipe them down.
- Dry the blinds with a clean microfiber cloth and enjoy your clean blinds!
Maintaining your motorized blinds will allow you to enjoy their convenience for many years to come.
Can I Steam Clean My Blinds?
According to some sources, you can steam clean your imitation wooden blinds. We believe that this is a precarious option and best avoided. If you burn actual wooden blinds, the moisture and heat will probably cause them to warp and ruin the coating that protects the wood. If you steam plastic blinds, the heat may cause the plastic to melt, causing warping of the slats partially.
Leave Roller Blinds to the Pros
If you’re not interested in cleaning your blinds, or if they are too difficult to reach, there’s no shame in hiring a cleaning professional to clean your venetian blinds, vertical slats, window dressings, and window treatments in general. They are experts and know how to remove dust, use a vacuum brush attachment to deep clean and then remove tough stains from vinyl blinds, honeycomb blinds and roller shades.
Cleaning services will have the proper tools and know-how to ensure that your venetian blinds are cleaned correctly. They will also be able to clean hard-to-reach areas that may be difficult for you to get to.
Schedule a cleaning service today, and rest easy knowing that the pros will care for your venetian blinds and window treatments.
