When cleaning the home many people forget to clean their vinyl mini blinds, they are often overlooked but in fact they do get rather dirty and dusty. If the blinds are not dusted and wiped over with a cloth on a regular basis then they may require a deep and thorough clean.
In order to clean your window and French door blinds they should be closed, then wiped over with a terry cloth or a cleaning glove. This should take the majority of dust away. You will need to be careful not to bend the slats as this could cause damage.
In order to give these vinyl mini blinds which sometimes are thought of as discount window blinds a thorough cleaning they should be taken down. Put them in a bath and cover them with soapy water. Once the blinds are soaking in the water you should wipe each slat with a cloth, ensuring that both sides are cleaned. Once this process is complete rinse them in clean water. Dry the excess water with a towel then put them to hang in the garden, alternatively you can hang them back in the window and allow them to dry.
In order to get the most out of your blinds and keep them looking at their best it is important to carry out regular cleaning and maintenance. Cleaning them is particularly important if you suffer from allergies. Therefore knowing how to clean them properly is important. Please note that these cleaning instructions are for vinyl mini blinds only, wooden blinds will require different cleaning techniques.
To lessen the amount of dust that accumulates on the blinds you could use drier sheets. Run a drier sheet along each of the slats once a week or after cleaning, this will prevent the dust from settling as it will remove the static which the dust clings to.
As you can see, blinds require the same amount of attention as you would give to cleaning your ornaments or coffee table. Keeping your vinyl mini blinds clean will allow you to enjoy the view your of your window, and prevent the build up of allergens.
