Fabric vertical blinds can be a fantastic addition to any modern home but can be troublesome when it comes to cleaning. While they are attractive and functional, they do stain very easily and can gather a lot of dirt and dust. Read on to know more about how best to clean your vertical blinds without damaging them, and without taking up too much of your time:
Things you should know before you clean your vertical blinds:
One important consideration is which cleaning method will work best for the type of vertical blinds that you have. The following tips are for blinds made of fabric, and wooden blinds should be treated in the same way as you would treat wooden furniture, with dust wipes, damp cloths and specialist wood cleaning solutions. Dusting may be enough for blinds made of aluminium and vinyl.
Can you clean your fabric vertical blinds without taking them down?
It is possible to clean your blinds without putting the effort into taking them down, and here is what you’ll need to do so:
A tool designed for cleaning vertical blinds (these can be purchased online or in most good stores)
Two buckets
Dishwashing detergent or gentle soap
Water
Towels or dry cloths
Vacuum cleaner with detachable tools
Armed with the abovementioned tools, you can use a homemade cleaning solution to clean your blinds, and here is how to make it:
Pour some water into a bucket and add a generous amount of detergent or gentle soap, if you wish, you can also add a couple of drops of your favourite essential oil to help your blinds smell fresh after you’ve cleaned them.
To begin cleaning your fabric vertical blinds, get your vacuum cleaner and use it to get rid of any dust and debris that may have settled on their surface. You might want to add some towels or a large sheet under them to prevent any water or dirt from getting onto the floor or carpet. Grab your bucket full of soapy water and fill another one with water, then soak your cleaning tool in the soapy water and begin gently cleaning each slat, wiping each one with plain water once you’ve finished. Start at the top and work your way down. When the water in the buckets begin to change colour and look dirty, change it to avoid simply spreading dirt over the remaining slats. Once you’ve finished, simply leave them to dry naturally.
If you’re not confident about cleaning your vertical blinds and are worried that you might end up making them look worse, you could always use the services of a professional cleaning company. Such companies will have all the tools to get the job done efficiently and will know exactly how to remove any stubborn stains without damaging your blinds.
