Keeping window blinds clean not only helps to have a better-looking room, but also prolongs their life. Yet, it’s an activity that most householders keep postponing for no specific reason. Some may not be aware of a few of the fast and easy ways of getting rid of all the dust and dirt that continues to gather there, till one day they can’t escape this cleaning anymore.
You can prevent accumulation of dust by periodically cleaning the blinds with the aid of your vacuum that generally comes with a soft brush attachment. In the absence of the above said attachment, you can clean them manually. Wear an old pair of socks or cotton gloves on your hand and wipe the slats. You will find an old paintbrush very handy or removing the dust on the blind slats.
Follow some of the suggestions here to clean the blinds easily and quickly:
Vinyl or Metal Blinds –Here’s the easiest way to do it. Fill your bathtub with water and add mild soap to it. Transfer your blinds to the bathtub and wipe them off with a soft cloth. Observe the precaution of keeping a towel at the bottom of the bathtub lest the metallic blinds should spoil its surface. Another quick way is to use a water hose for spraying them with water, rinse clean and leave them out in the open for drying.
Wood Blinds – Periodic maintenance of hardwood blinds will make them look beautiful for years. You can vacuum them with a soft brush attachment, or wipe them clean with a soft cloth or lamb’s wool mitt. You may clean the blinds while they are still hanging or take them down for the purpose. An easy way to clean the surface of each blind is by tilting the slats down, leaving them slightly open and then clean the each slat.
Use furniture polish for unpainted wooden blinds, shades and shutters. These blinds should never be cleaned with water, solvents or abrasives.
Fabric Blinds –Make use of your vacuum and its soft brush attachment for getting rid of the dirt, dust and cobwebs from such blinds. For further cleaning, refer the manufacturer’s instructions.
First, clean the window blinds with a solution of water and mild dishwashing detergent. Then, rinse them thoroughly and hang for drying up. You may remove excess of water by rolling them in a towel before hanging them out to dry.
Window blinds on one hand add to the décor of your room, allow you to control the amount of light entering your place, and yet maintain your privacy. Periodic cleaning of window blinds prevents building up of dirt and helps them to retain their beautiful looks for many years. Follow some of the suggestions above to maintain their looks for a long time.