Venetian blinds are great for blocking out light, providing privacy and, unfortunately, collecting dust. A gentle wipe with a feather duster once a week helps, but a through cleaning is necessary several times a year to remove built-up grime and dust that detracts from the air quality inside the home. Below are a few tips on venetian blinds cleaning.
Things You’ll Need:
* Blinds
* Bathtub
* Vinegar
* Towel
Step 1: Remove Venetian Blinds From Window And Put them In A Bathtub
Open the blinds fully before removing them from their window tracking and placing them in the bathtub. If you don’t have a bathtub, a child’s plastic pool works just as well.
Step 2: Fill The Bathtub With Warm Water To Wash Venetian Blinds With
Fill the bathtub with warm water about three quarters of the way full or enough to completely cover the blinds.
Step 3: Add Vinegar
Add 1 gallon of white vinegar to the bathwater and swish it around with your hands. The vinegar will corrode the grime on the blinds without eating into the blinds themselves.
Step 4: Let The Venetian Blinds Soak
Let the blinds soak in the bathwater until the dirt has completely disintegrated. Stir the water to loosen surface dirt from the blinds.
Step 5: Rinse In Cold Water
Empty the bathtub and rinse the tub and blinds in cold water. Use the shower or showerhead attachment. Cleaning your bathtub fully after finishing with the blinds is highly recommended.
Step 6: Air Dry The Venetian Blinds Outside
Allow blinds to dry outside on a large clean towel in the summertime. During cold weather, pat dry blinds using a soft clean towel before hanging back on the window.
Step 7: To Maintain Your Venetian Blinds Dust Them Regularly
Dust blinds weekly to help maintain the blinds and prevent the build up of moisture and grime. An old sock on the end of a broom handle is a good way to get between the slats.
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