Cleaning window blinds: Easy Methods

The strategies of cleaning window blinds are simple. In fact, these hassle-free methods have made the window blinds a popular substitute to the traditional linen or synthetic curtains. There are various types and ranges of window blinds. Irrespective of which category your choice is, one thing is for sure though… you don’t have to spend a dime to keep them sparkling clean and shinning as if you have bought them just a few minutes ago.

CLEANING WINDOW BLINDS: FAQs

Here are some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the process of cleaning window blinds:

1. Do I need to use the vacuum cleaner for cleaning window blinds?

No, you don’t need to. Most of the window blinds are easily washable and hence user-friendly.

2. Will I have to first take the window blinds off their staffs to clean them?

The best part of window blinds is that you don’t have to take them off to clean the dust. You can easily clean them right at the position where they are. As a result, you save on precious time, money and energy.

3. Don’t I have to use chemical-based detergents to clean the window blinds?

No, you don’t need to… You can easily regain the sheen without using any extraneous chemicals. Such chemicals are corrosive not just to the material of the window blinds but also to your skin. Since homemade natural techniques are adequate for cleaning window blinds, your overall maintenance cost for these colorful acquisitions is rather economical.

4. What’s the homemade method of cleaning window blinds?

The easy homemade method of cleaning all forms of cleaning window blinds requires the clean potable water we generally go for our day-to-day use. The other materials needed for the purpose are clothes cleaning soap or detergent powder, and linen pieces.

5. Are there any other accessories required to make the window blinds cleaning process easier still?

Well, there are a few of them. These are a pair of plastic gloves to shield your palm and arm skin besides a ladder or a tall tool, three pieces of rectangular shaped white cotton cloth and one of white nylon (approximately 10 x 6 inches) and two buckets of clean water filled to their halves.

Last but not the least is your mission to be accomplished with your grit and determination!

6. How do I go about cleaning the window blinds?

First, wear your plastic washing gloves;

Then, take the two small buckets of water mixed with the ordinary detergent powder available across the counter;

Next, rinse in water one of the three pieces of cotton cloth. Squeeze out the excess water, fold the cloth and slightly spread out the piece to wipe out the dust from the window blinds. Proceed slowly ensuring that the first attempt is the best one. This helps in saving time and energy. It also ensures that the portion cleaned need not be touched a second time. Besides, touching the same cleaned area with cotton and water can make the portion dirty again as the cloth may have remnants of dust in it. Wait for the cleaned areas to dry.

7. How can I restore the sheen of the cleaned window blinds?

Immediately after the cleaned portions of the window blinds dry up, use the nylon cloth piece to briskly brush the dried up cleaned portions. This would do the trick for you. The finishing act will definitely bring back the shine of the cleaned portions of the window blinds.