Blind Cleaner – Handy Hints to Clean Blinds

Are you one of those people who decide to clean everything at home… but only once a year?! Well, I really can’t blame you, because I’m pretty much the same. You will however agree that this practice leaves almost everything at home rather unattractive and dull. It’s about time you pull up your socks and get down to some regular cleaning.

If you have blinds at home in addition to, or instead of curtains, then regular cleaning is a complete must. Dirty and unclean blinds could mean an unhealthy environment, and could be a threat to health, especially if you have little children at home.

There are several ways to clean dirty blinds; a routine monthly cleaning could prove to be the best way to keep everything spick and span. To keep those blinds in mint condition, one could use blind cleanersor a vacuum cleaner with a brush attached to it. This method, if followed daily, will help to avoid the gradual build up of tough dirt, and make monthly cleaning easier.

For monthly cleaning consider preparing a mild solution with a dishwashing liquid and water. You could use two methods here; either dip a cloth in this solution and rub the blinds with this damp cloth or you could take down the blinds, and soak them in this liquid for a more thorough cleaning. Be sure to completely clean all the slats on one side before you begin cleaning the other side.

Now, different blinds may require different cleaning techniques, depending on the material they are made from. For example, Roman ones need a gentler cleaning method as compared to fabric blinds. One may need to use moderate pressure while cleaning aluminum blinds. Aluminum is a rather soft metal, and dents easily. Too much pressure on these will leave them disfigured, after which they will probably need to be replaced. Venetian mini blinds may require the services of a professional cleaner. This could burn a hole in your pocket, so, be sure to follow a regular cleaning regime, and save yourself some money!