And you ve most likely got everything you need on hand.
Easiest way to clean wooden blinds without taking them down.
Don t forget to turn the blinds the opposite way and do the other side as well.
The good news is that it is possible to give your blinds a thorough cleaning without having to take them down.
Mix in a little mild dishwashing soap.
Whether you ve got faux wood blinds or real wood blinds i ve got a super easy way to clean them.
2 best way to clean blinds if the dust is not thick.
Use caution with bleach.
Wipe blinds with lemon oil or wood preservative to increase shine.
Place the old sock or glove on your hand and dip the tip or fingers into the bowl of vinegar.
You can use it undiluted or you can dilute it one to one with water.
Do not let it splash on clothes or drip on carpets and rugs.
Yes you re going to clean your blinds with dish soap.
If you are trying to achieve shiny wood blinds you can use products found at a home goods or department store made specifically for wood.
First open up the blinds and dust each slat using a non abrasive cloth or duster.
Dry each slat with a clean cloth.
Scrub them clean with an easy clean duster or a microfiber cloth dipped in warm soapy water.
Dunk your microfiber cloth in the soapy mixture wring it out and wipe down one blind slat at a time starting at the top.
Take two dry socks on your arms and dip them in soapy dawn water and then use one hand to lay blinds flat while the other hand swipes from left to right along the blinds or shutters.
Clean mini blinds without taking them down.
Pour a cup of vinegar into a bowl.
To clean them start by dusting them with a microfiber cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners which may damage the finish or paint.
After the blinds are free of dust the next steps is actually cleaning them.
You simply pour warm water into a large bowl or bucket and add 3 drops of dish liquid.
Lemon oil or commercial wood cleaners can clean wood blinds without damaging them.
If the blinds are plastic or metal and you want to leave them in place to clean them make a 50 50 solution of warm water and white vinegar in a bowl or bucket.
Do not use water on wood blinds.