Even if you do this task carefully, detaching your blinds to clean them increases the risk of damage. So, how do we approach this chore efficiently? Fortunately, cleaning your blinds without taking them off is entirely possible, and here you’ll learn a straightforward and effective way to do it!
The easiest way to clean your blinds
For basic cleaning purposes, dusting your blinds (no matter what kind you have) might be enough to leave them pristine again. As expected, you’ll only need a duster for the job—or a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment if you’re feeling fancy.
The first thing is to shut your blinds, so their widest side faces you; that way, you’ll cover more area in less time. Once ready, dust the blinds going from top to bottom and repeat the process after turning the blinds the opposite way. Easy as that!
Pro tip: For dusting the rail header more thoroughly, you can use a blow dryer in a “cool” setting.
What about grimy blinds?
Blinds in contact with humidity, liquids, or grease (like the ones in bathrooms and kitchens) can gather grime with time. When dealing with grimy blinds, dusting is not enough—not even recommendable—and your duster could end up all sticky.
Therefore, the best way to deal with grime or grease is to wipe the blinds with a clean microfiber cloth and soapy water (use dish soap for maximum effectiveness). One by one, wipe the slates wrapping your cloth around both sides and sliding it from one end to the other.
Before finishing, you can also clean the cord by rubbing it with your dampened cloth. Finally, use another clean cloth to dry the blinds thoroughly (moisture could make mold grow).
Pro tip: Once the blinds are dry, wipe them with a dryer sheet. This will form a coating that will repel dust over an extended period of time.
How to clean wooden blinds
Although soapy water is safe to use in wooden blinds, there are two things you need to consider:
- Clean them with a dampened (not wet) cloth. As a porous material, wood can absorb moisture, and your blinds could swell, warp, or even crack if too much water gets in.
- Dry your blinds immediately. Drying every slate right after wiping them means the wood won’t have enough time to absorb moisture.
Can you clean your blinds in the bathtub?
If you’re looking for a short answer, then yes. However, the more thorough answer is “it depends.” For example, large Venetian blinds or slates could not fit in your tub completely. And if you have wooden blinds, you definitely shouldn’t wash them this way.
Also, cleaning your blinds this way takes longer than traditional methods. So, you might want to carry it out only if the blinds are too filthy or if their placement makes the cleaning uncomfortable.
Follow these steps to clean your blinds in the bathtub:
- Put a towel in the bottom of the bathtub to protect it from scratches.
- Fill the tub with warm water and squirt some dish soap in it until soapy.
- Soak your blinds for 30 minutes.
- Wipe the grime off once the time is up and rinse clean.
- Lay your blinds flat in the tub to dry before hanging them again.
Let the experts clean your blinds instead!
If you’re short on time but still want your blinds to be spotless, Happy Home Cleaning Services can help you! Part of our amazing cleaning service is to leave your blinds as clean as can be. As an additional service, we can also wash your wooden blinds. Get a free quote now!
