Routeless blinds slats those with no holes through the middle can be removed from for easier cleaning.
Easiest way to clean wooden blinds without taking them down.
Use caution with bleach.
Pour a cup of vinegar into a bowl.
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.
You simply pour warm water into a large bowl or bucket and add 3 drops of dish liquid.
Scrub them clean with an easy clean duster or a microfiber cloth dipped in warm soapy water.
Dry each slat with a clean cloth.
I ve got both wood blinds and faux wood blinds in my house and really the cleaning steps i ll share here work for both.
Place the old sock or glove on your hand and dip the tip or fingers into the bowl of vinegar.
After the blinds are free of dust the next steps is actually cleaning them.
Yes you re going to clean your blinds with dish soap.
Don t forget to turn the blinds the opposite way and do the other side as well.
Wipe blinds with lemon oil or wood preservative to increase shine.
And you ve most likely got everything you need on hand.
Do not use abrasive cleaners which may damage the finish or paint.
You can use it undiluted or you can dilute it one to one with water.
Whether you ve got faux wood blinds or real wood blinds i ve got a super easy way to clean 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.
Mix in a little mild dishwashing soap.
Next use a vacuum to remove any dust that has accumulated on other components of the blinds.
Lemon oil or commercial wood cleaners can clean wood blinds without damaging them.
The good news is that it is possible to give your blinds a thorough cleaning without having to take them down.
Do not let it splash on clothes or drip on carpets and rugs.
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.
Do not use water on wood blinds.
First open up the blinds and dust each slat using a non abrasive cloth or duster.
To clean them start by dusting them with a microfiber cloth.