A light dab of wood polish on a regular rag would work for the initial clean and then dust your blinds with a duster sprayed with static gaurd. Works wonders
In a small pail, add hot water & then add Murphy’s Oil Soap. Read the directions on the bottle, as to how much you’ll need to use. It cleans well, smells nice, & doesn’t harm your hands, as it has a vegetable base to it. If your blinds are a bit greasy, add a little bit of ammonia to your water, but not much.
Wooden blinds should not be soaked, but can be washed with your hard surface detergent in solution, and then rinsed, by wiping over the slats with a cloth
wash cloth and pinesol water. i have wooden white blinds. or if you want, go to the store and by murphey’s wood cleaner. it will say on the front of the container which one you should use. look on the back for what it cleans and directions.
Use cotton gloves and dip your thumb and forefinger in a mild detergent and warm water mixture. Go over each slat using your thumb and forefinger. Dip into the cleaning mixture often. I know this is very time consuming but it is the best way to clean your blinds.
If they are pretty dusty, before you start cleaning them, close the blinds one way and vacuum the slats using the brush attachment of your vacuum. Then close the blinds the other way and repeat the process.
After they have dried completely, hang them outside and close the blinds. From the front and back spray a very light coating of furniture polish on them. That will help protect the wood and keep dust, etc. off the blinds longer.
It will require extra care, especially if its true wood blinds. You should not wash the wood blind because even humid weather can discolor or warp the blinds. The slats of wood blinds are also soft and dust can be easily removed by brushing them. You can use soft dust cloths and vacuum cleaner in cleaning wood blinds.
By using the brush attachment on the vacuum cleaner, cleaning window blinds is very easy. However, for those individuals who don’t own a vacuum cleaner, you can try your old socks or cotton gloves in wiping the blinds’ slats. You can also use your small paintbrush to dust the window blinds’ slats. If the dust can’t be removed easily, then use a damp cloth and wipe them off.
Some are hesitant to take down their blinds because the strings may rot. If this is your problem, then soak your window blinds in vinegar. The blinds should be open to prevent slats from sticking together. Leave them for about thirty minutes. After the designated time, rinse your blinds thoroughly and hang the blinds outside. Wait until the blinds are dry and then wipe the blinds’ slats with fabric softener. This way, dust build-up can be prevented.
Do yourself a favor, and clean your window blinds regularly. Not only does it make it easier, its also ensures a healthy living environment for your family. With the right tools, you can clean your blinds in less than an hour, all the while prolonging the life of your window blinds.
Washing up liquid and water.
A light dab of wood polish on a regular rag would work for the initial clean and then dust your blinds with a duster sprayed with static gaurd. Works wonders
In a small pail, add hot water & then add Murphy’s Oil Soap. Read the directions on the bottle, as to how much you’ll need to use. It cleans well, smells nice, & doesn’t harm your hands, as it has a vegetable base to it. If your blinds are a bit greasy, add a little bit of ammonia to your water, but not much.
Wooden blinds should not be soaked, but can be washed with your hard surface detergent in solution, and then rinsed, by wiping over the slats with a cloth
wash cloth and pinesol water. i have wooden white blinds. or if you want, go to the store and by murphey’s wood cleaner. it will say on the front of the container which one you should use. look on the back for what it cleans and directions.
Use cotton gloves and dip your thumb and forefinger in a mild detergent and warm water mixture. Go over each slat using your thumb and forefinger. Dip into the cleaning mixture often. I know this is very time consuming but it is the best way to clean your blinds.
If they are pretty dusty, before you start cleaning them, close the blinds one way and vacuum the slats using the brush attachment of your vacuum. Then close the blinds the other way and repeat the process.
After they have dried completely, hang them outside and close the blinds. From the front and back spray a very light coating of furniture polish on them. That will help protect the wood and keep dust, etc. off the blinds longer.
It will require extra care, especially if its true wood blinds. You should not wash the wood blind because even humid weather can discolor or warp the blinds. The slats of wood blinds are also soft and dust can be easily removed by brushing them. You can use soft dust cloths and vacuum cleaner in cleaning wood blinds.
By using the brush attachment on the vacuum cleaner, cleaning window blinds is very easy. However, for those individuals who don’t own a vacuum cleaner, you can try your old socks or cotton gloves in wiping the blinds’ slats. You can also use your small paintbrush to dust the window blinds’ slats. If the dust can’t be removed easily, then use a damp cloth and wipe them off.
Some are hesitant to take down their blinds because the strings may rot. If this is your problem, then soak your window blinds in vinegar. The blinds should be open to prevent slats from sticking together. Leave them for about thirty minutes. After the designated time, rinse your blinds thoroughly and hang the blinds outside. Wait until the blinds are dry and then wipe the blinds’ slats with fabric softener. This way, dust build-up can be prevented.
Do yourself a favor, and clean your window blinds regularly. Not only does it make it easier, its also ensures a healthy living environment for your family. With the right tools, you can clean your blinds in less than an hour, all the while prolonging the life of your window blinds.