Cleaning Tips For Mini Blinds

Cleaning tips for mini blinds. We all appreciate the stunning array of colors and elegant simplicity that mini blinds bring to our homes. However, it's the cleaning of these beautiful additions that we may find a bit challenging.

Whether your blinds are mini, macro, wood, vertical, or horizontal, we can all relate to the struggle they pose. They seem to attract dust, animal dander, kitchen grease, and soot-like magnets. 

And while they may seem daunting, rest assured that a thorough cleaning is only necessary once a year to keep them looking bright and fresh in your windows.

Dust, Vacuum, or Blow Mini Blinds Clean

Dust, vacuum, or blow-dry mini blinds regularly. To clean painted wooden louvers, tilt them almost up, wipe them with a cloth moistened in a mild detergent solution, then tilt them virtually down and wipe them again. This method ensures that you clean the middle, too.

Do not wet stained wood shutters because this may damage the finish. Instead, clean them with lemon oil or a wood preservative. 

Cleaning Tips for Mini Blinds of Vinyl and Metal

The most efficient way to wash vinyl or metal mini blinds is the traditional method of taking them down and immersing them in a bathtub full of soapy water. Rinse and hang them over the shower rod to dry.

Vacuum or dust vertical blinds regularly, especially along the floor. If you have pets, use a pet brush to remove pet hair. Don't wash or dry-clean fabric vertical blinds.

Clean vinyl or aluminum vertical blinds with a damp cloth. To reduce static electricity, leave a light film of detergent on the vanes.

Removing Hard Water Spots

If your water is hard - if you notice water spots on your dishes, your water is probably hard - rest assured it will do the same to your blinds. In this case, you'll want to dry the blinds with a towel immediately.

To keep dust and dirt buildup to a minimum, dust twice monthly with a lambswool duster or other dust-grabbing cloth. You can also use the vacuum cleaner's wand attachment.

To thoroughly clean away all the surface dirt and dust, tilt the slats, run your duster along the surface, and flip the slats the other way. 

Cleaning Tips For Mini Blinds With Valances Or Curtains

Some valances and curtains are washable, especially if they aren't lined. Before washing, examine them for sun rotting. If they have rotted, don't bother washing them; replace them. If they're not washable, have them professionally cleaned.