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