How to Clean Blinds - the Easy Way!
Getting the Spring Fever itch? Get a jump start on your spring cleaning with an easy way to clean those icky blinds.
This method is for faux wooden blinds. I've updated the blog post for additional tips on other style blinds. Visit: http://www.creativelysouthern.com/2013/02/how-to-clean-blinds.html to see more tips on how to clean REAL WOOD blinds and fabric blinds!
Try vinegar and water or for really tough stuck on grime - bleach and water. Dawn dish soap and water works great as well!! I lay these out in the sun to dry. Again, for WOOD blinds, check out the blog post. We go through the whole process. http://www.creativelysouthern.com/2013/02/how-to-clean-blinds.html
Broken slats can be repaired easily by swapping it out for a perfectly good one on the bottom.
Swap out slats using the same technique used to shorten blinds. Pop off the plastic buttons on the bottom of the blinds.
Remove the pull cords up to the broken slat. Replace the slat with one from the bottom.
Re-thread the pull cord through all slats, replace plastic buttons on the bottom and presto!!
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Gig69451122 on May 22, 2024
I've tried the soaking method. I don't recommend it. It weakens the cording, & can fall apart. Even for short dips. Had to buy new ones.
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Sarah 4 days ago
I have cleaned blinds many times from various rental properties.
The easiest way is to lay them on the driveway and spray with a water hose with a common nozzle. Just plain water works most of the time. If there is grease as on kitchen windows, use a weak solution of Dawn and water. Never use bleach—this destroys the fabric strings. You can easily rinse the soap off with the hose. A slanted driveway works best. Leave them is the sunlight to dry, but not too long as the sunlight weakens the threads.
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Not a Question…….comment/suggestion. I’ve done my blinds in my jacuzzi. It works GREAT