How To Clean Metal Mini Blinds Easily

Wood can warp or discolor with prolonged exposed to water so your go to weapon for combating grime on wood mini blinds should be a high quality furniture polish.

How to clean metal mini blinds easily.

Insert the brush between the slats at the top and clean them in a side to side motion. Dust and water can equal a nasty mess so it s best to start out dry when cleaning. Lower the blinds and shut the slats to make them easier to clean. In addition always wipe away any excess moisture left behind by the sponge.

Take the blinds down. Lowering the blinds makes them easier to spread out for cleaning. To clean mini blinds without taking them down close your blinds and use the vacuum brush attachment to gently clean one side of your blinds then open them all the way to clean the opposite side. Roll the blinds completely up in order to secure slats prior to removing them.

To clean mini blinds use the 50 50 solution and put a clean sock over your hand. Make sure you work from the top so that any dust that falls while cleaning blinds will be removed as you make your way to the lowest level. Be careful while cleaning to avoid putting excess pressure on the blinds as that can cause them to bend or even break. If you have been dusting your mini blinds regularly cleaning will be much easier.

If your blinds require more extensive cleaning a sponge dipped in warm water mixed with a mild soap or detergent can help lift any caked on debris. Clean every slat along with the valance and top bar. Continue cleaning the blinds one by one until you reach the bottom. Position the blinds completely closed like you re going for maximum privacy.

Rinse the sock under running water as needed. If you don t have a vacuum you can use a microfiber cloth or rag. Rinse the cloth out in the sink whenever it gets soiled and dip it into the soap mix before continuing. Lower the blinds and open them all the way.

Finish by wiping each slat again with a sponge dampened in fresh clean water. Let the blinds air dry or wipe them dry them with a cloth. Use the hose and brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to clean the blinds. Spray a small amount of furniture.

Here s how to clean wood and plastic blinds. Leave the blinds in the open position and run the duster along them from top to bottom. Pinch the dampened cloth around a slat and slide it from one end to the other stopping to get around the support strings. After lowering them all the way down with the pull string use the turning rod to adjust the angle of the slats.

Using a microfiber mini blind duster.