Venetian Blind Cleaning

The frequency of need for thorough washing and cleaning is affected by the kind of heating system, humidity, ventilation, and activity in the home.

Aluminum and Vinyl Blinds
If they are a manageable size they can be taken down and washed in the bathtub. Mix a mild detergent with water, and scrub blinds with a sponge. Once clean, rinse them with water. Let them dry thoroughly, partially drawn up and flat in the tub, before reinstalling. You can speed up the drying time with a hair dryer. If you prefer, you can do the whole job outdoors on a plastic drop cloth, turning the blinds as needed. Rinse with a hose and hang on a clothesline to dry.

Wooden Venetian Blinds
Wood blinds will warp if they are exposed to too much water. They can, however, be washed while hanging in place at the window. Dampen a blind duster, a pair of absorbent gloves, or a lint-free rag with a mild detergent or an oil-based soap solution and carefully wash each side of each slat. Rinse using the same tool soaked in clear water. For each of these steps you will need to rinse out the tool often. Finish by drying the slats with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Accordion and honeycomb blinds made of non-woven fabrics are easy to wash using the same method described for aluminum and vinyl blinds. Allow them to air-dry.

Tip: Cut a sponge in half and put each half on the end of tongs. Grip each slat with the sponge to clean. Use a de-greaser or dish soap that has been diluted.

Contour Blinds
1-3 Whitepark Road
Ballycastle
Northern Ireland
UK
BT54 6HH
Tel: 028 2076 9991