Cleaning Your Window Blinds

It’s now almost May so we’re hoping you’re already starting to work on your spring cleaning. Where are the areas in your home that you focus on most when it comes to spring cleaning? Do you ever give much thought to your windows and blinds? Truth is, your blinds may be getting neglected when there are an area of your home that can harbor a lot of dust. That dust can lead to allergy problems, excessive sneezing, even issues with asthma. This spring, make sure to thoroughly clean off those blinds. Here are some tips for proper window blind cleaning.

For aluminum miniblinds – Use a soft, clean dust cloth, a vacuum cleaner brush attachment, or any other ordinary household cleaning aid. When vacuuming, tilt the slats up and then down to be able to reach all areas of the blinds with the vacuum brush attachment. If you would like to wash the blinds, use a damp cloth or sponge and some mild detergent. Make sure to wash with warm or cold water and avoid hot water.

For wood blinds – You must be really careful when it comes to cleaning real wood. You should not wash them as doing so can damage the wood. Even though the wood may be sealed, water and excessive dampness can cause the blinds to warp or change color. The best way to clean wood blinds is to wipe them off with a clean soft dust cloth or a vacuum cleaner brush attachment.

For fabric pleated shades – The great thing about cellular shades is that they are anti-static, meaning that they require very little cleaning. All you really need to use is your vacuum cleaner brush to get rid of excess dust that has built up. If you really need to do a deep clean, the entire shade can be gently wiped with a soft damp cloth using lukewarm water. For tougher stains, spot clean with a mild detergent.