How to Clean Window Blinds

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Wash your window blinds with a minimum of mess.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A dust cloth or a vacuum with a brush-head attachment
Towels or a drop cloth
A sponge or cleaning brush
All-purpose cleaner or ammonia
Fabric-softener sheets

Step 1: Get the dust off

Begin by removing loose dirt and dust with either a soft cloth or a vacuum with a brush-head attachment. Clean with the slats tilted upward first, then downward.

Tip: Regular fabric-softener sheets absorb dust just as well as cloths made specifically for that purpose.

Step 2: Remove from the window

If your blinds are plastic, vinyl, or aluminum—not wood—remove them from the window for washing.

Tip: Wood blinds should never get wet; just dust them regularly. Only use a wood cleaner if the manufacturer says it's safe.

Step 3: Take it outside

If you have a yard, take the blinds outside. If you don't, put them in the bathtub.

Step 4: Wash them

Wash each slat with a sponge or brush. Don't forget to wash the cords!

Tip: If you're outdoors, use a water-filled bucket containing a half cup of ammonia. If you're using your tub, a mild detergent works best. Never use hot water on plastic blinds; it could cause them to warp.

Step 5: Rinse thoroughly

Rinse the blinds thoroughly, then hang them on a clothesline or shower rod.

Step 6: Wipe them down

When they're completely dry, wipe the blinds with a fabric-softener sheet. It will help prevent dust from clinging to them, so they'll stay cleaner longer.

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Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• homefamily
• house
• housekeeping
• housecleaning
• cleaning
• washing
• windows
• shades
• living
• room
• kitchen

[krazykobra29]

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[jogeryjogo]

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[ElToroWindowCleaning]

Fabric softner tip is good! I noticed that the blinds in the video were perfectly clean before you started. How would it go with blinds that are actually dirty?

Also, will the cords get worn out and stiff after being in the water like that?

[gregarious24]

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[madamkirk]

Hey by the way I will recommend that you use some kind of clamp from home depot if you need to hang dry your blinds afterwards. However I usually use the sun to dry them when possible. If you have a lot of grease on the vinyl then I will say that a degreaser will get it looking new again.

[NegroXFile]

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[bradh716]

Nice butt!

[DJOpaixMusic]

LOL!! good job there guy

[montananurse1]

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[joemchang]

good video! very informative

[imran3216]

washing curtains takes much longer.