The Safe Way To Clean A Variety Of Vertical Blinds

Larger windows and patio doors need coverings that not only function to block out light and provide privacy, but also add style and elegance to any room. Vertical blinds provide all these elements for your windows and rooms. They also need to be cleaned from time to time and this involves a measure of patience and work. There are safe methods of cleaning them that will preserve their beauty.

Vertical blinds are made of several types of material such as, wood, fabric, vinyl and aluminum. Each one has some basic cleaning instructions that only require the use of common household cleaning supplies. This usually consists of soap, water, mild bleach if needed for white vertical blinds and furniture polish or lemon oil for wood blinds.

Blinds are usually attached to a hook with a chain running along the bottom of them. This mechanism is easily disassembled and reassembled for cleaning purposes. They can also be cleaned while they are hanging, but the surrounding areas need to be protected such as the floor beneath them and the window behind them. You may want to put protective materials such as paper or plastic down to protect any floor covering such as carpet and newspapers to protect your windows.

Vinyl and aluminum materials only need soap and water to remove the dirt and grime that often gets collected on them. A sponge will be enough to do the scrubbing, as you do not want to use anything abrasive to clean blinds. Work from the top down so that all dirt is moved in one general direction. After cleaning rinse with clear water and dry completely.

To clean wood blinds, they can be left hanging and products such as furniture polish or lemon oil can be used for cleaning. Make sure that you vacuum them first to remove any excess dust from them. Some vacuum cleaners come with a blind cleaning attachment or one can be purchase one separately. Make sure that you clean both sides of the vertical blinds by turning them one way, then the other. The furniture polish or lemon oil will bring out the shine and make them look more attractive.

If cloth or fabric is your material of choice for blinds, you can clean them easily by throwing them in the washing machine on a gentle cycle and use mild detergent. Before you toss them in however, some fabric blinds come with a weight attached to the bottom to make them hang properly. This will need to be removed first so as not to damage it. After they have been washed allow them to hang dry. You never want to put them in the dryer because this will cause damage.

To keep your vertical blinds looking like new if you clean them on a regular basis. It is not difficult to clean them, but it is time consuming. Each time you vacuum, take a little time to use your vertical blind attachment cleaner and go over them to remove any dust or dirt that has accumulated. It will keep them from becoming heavily soiled in the long run and make the cleaning process just that much easier.

Always read what your warranty states about the care and use of your blinds, and follow the company’s recommendation. Never use any solutions on your blinds that have the potential to damage them, and remember to clean them often.

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