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Cleaning Mini-Blinds

Cleaning mini blinds, or any type of blinds, can be a difficult task. There is no easy way to get down into those cracks and crevices to remove all of the dust and dirt that has fallen into it. But, if you have allergies, you know that it is necessary to get out as much of the dust from your home as possible. There are a number of things that you can do here. The bottom line is that you need to know how to clean them properly.

Various Blinds, Various Cleaning Methods

Today, there are many various types of blinds on the market. You are going to find a wide range of them in your own home, more than likely. But, no matter what the type of blind is that you have, it is very necessary to get them clean and keep them that way. To get started, use these cleaning methods for your blinds.

Metal or Vinyl Blinds:

To clean these, you will want to use a clean terry cloth. A better solution is to invest in a cleaning glove. You can purchase these made for this purpose or just purchase any cotton style glove to use. To clean the blinds, use a bucket of soap water that is made up of dish washing determine and warm water. Scrub the blinds with the soapy water. Then, dry them off. Make sure to watch your drippings!

Wood Blinds:

If you have wood blinds or wood shutters in your home, you have to handle these a bit differently. Here, you can not and should not apply a lot of water or liquid to the blinds. This can cause the wood to warp and ruin them. Instead, get a high quality furniture polish to use. Use it as directed. You will want to spray the terry cloth that you are using or the gloved hand with the polish. Do not spray the wood directly.

Fabric Blinds:

These blinds are the hardest blinds to clean. To do so, you should not apply any water to them. You should take a high powered vacuum cleaner with attachments to it. Be careful to get into all of the locations carefully. Then, use a feather duster to get into any spots you can not reach. A dry terry cloth will also help here. If there are stains on them or they need to be fully cleaned, contact your professionals. You do not want to ruin your blinds by trying to clean them yourself.

Now, that is just the basics of how you should be cleaning your mini blinds or other blind products. This is by far not the most thorough job that you can do. This is the job that you should do at least a couple of times per month. To help you to get a more detail clean of your mini blinds, look down below.

More Tips For Cleaning Mini Blinds

• For a complete cleaning of your mini blinds take them down and take them outside of your home. Lay them out and use a soft tipped brush to wash them. Scrub all areas of them and then use a hose to wash them off. You can then hang them on a clothesline to dry off. Do this only for vinyl or metal blinds, not wooden ones.
• One of the ways that the dust gets onto your mini blinds is from your air ducts. To get rid or at least lower the amount of dust within your home, have your air ducts cleaned at least once every other year. This can greatly reduce the amount of dust on your blinds to begin with.
• Another tip to lessen the amount of dust on your mini blinds is to use a box of drier sheets. Take one sheet and run it along the slats of the blind. You can do this after you clean them weekly or every other week. This will keep the dust from settling there because it will help to remove the static that helps the dust to cling to it.
• If you want to do a thorough cleaning of your mini blinds but can not get them done outdoors, you can do the same thing that you are doing outdoors in your bathtub. It may be a bit more cramped but you can easily clean your mini blinds in this manner as well.
• Make sure to be careful when taking down and putting up your mini blinds. Do not bend the slats and keep them straight. Some blinds should be cleaned only by a professional. Make sure that you check with the manufacturer's directions to insure that the products that you will be using on them are safe.

Keeping all of these things in mind is quite important. You can easily benefit from having a wonderfully clean window to gaze out of!