Cleaning Tips for Mini Blinds

1. Vacuum the blinds while they are hanging on the window. This helps to remove excess dust. Use a micro material that collects dust if you don’t want to vacuum them.
2. Take the blinds down from the window and put them outside or in a bathroom for a washing.
3. Use a liquid washing compound, hose, clothesline, bucket and sponge. A good solution for a gallon of water is one part water, one part ammonia. Test the cleanser on a section of the blinds so you know it won’t harm the finish.
4. Gently apply the mixture and allow to stand for five minutes. Hose them off and wipe with a soft cloth. Hand them on the clothesline to dry.
5. After re-hanging the blinds, wipe them with an anti-static dryer sheet to prevent dust building up.
6. If the blinds are heavily caked with greasy material from hanging in a kitchen, consider steaming them. Vinyl blinds may warp or melt so make sure your blinds can stand-up to the heat.
7. If the blinds are wood, washing is not recommended. The wood may warp or discolor the slats.