Monday, December 8, 2008

Blind Cleaning

Blinds are the décor of a home also it provides some privatization to you. So, for the constant beauty of these blinds you should clean them on a regular basis. Keeping in mind that all blinds, including Venetian blinds and mini-blinds can be professionally cleaned, this is something you might also want to do at home.

You can give the blinds a routine monthly clean and a deep clean two or three times a year. Cleaning your blinds is fairly simple, straightforward, an inexpensive.

To clean the blinds monthly, lower the blind fully and close all the slats completely. Wipe the slats with a damp rag. Consider adding a very small drop of dish washing liquid to the washing water.

Be careful when wiping the blinds down; avoid using too much pressure, especially with metal or aluminum blinds, because they are easily dented. Once they are dented, it is nearly impossible to correct the dent.

When you are finished wiping one side, open the slats completely and wipe the other side with a damp rag.

It’s important to remove the blinds from the window fixings, for a deeper clean. Lay them outside on a cloth, or if necessary, in a large space in your home on a large cloth. Spray the blinds all over with an all-purpose cleaner, and allow them to sit for up to half an hour.

After this, scrub the blinds with a soft brush, running the brush parallel to the slats of the blind. Turn the blinds over and repeat on the other side. When you are finished scrubbing, you can either hose your blinds down to rinse the cleaner and dirt away, or if you are indoors, you can dip them in a bath tub full of clean water. If possible, hang the blinds to dry in the sun. Dry them thoroughly with a towel before re-hanging, if it is not possible to dry in the sun.

With a vacuum you can clean the cloth shades and blinds, but should also be professionally cleaned at least every two years.

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