How to properly clean blinds at home

Blinds in the modern world have gained considerable popularity. They are compact, simple and easy to use, reliably protect the room from the eyes of street passers-by, as well as from sunlight. However, like all home furnishings, blinds are gradually prone to dust. If such protection is in the kitchen, then the lamellas are also covered with greasy deposits and soot. To restore the lamellas to their previous appearance, it is necessary to periodically wash the blinds from dirt and dust.

Let's look at how to wash blinds at home, what means to use, in what sequence to clean. Since modern blinds are made of various materials, the methods of care for them will be different. Also, care methods may vary depending on the spatial orientation of the lamellas.

How to wash horizontal blinds

Blinds can be cleaned directly on the window, or by removing them from the window. If you are looking for a way to quickly clean the blinds, then do this job without removing the blinds from the window.

How to wash metal blinds

Most often, horizontal blinds are made of metal, so consider the cleaning of this particular material. It is recommended that before starting cleaning, install the aluminum blinds in the closed position, and then vacuum clean their surface from dust. After that, wipe the lamellas with a damp cloth on both sides when they are open. If horizontal aluminum blinds have traces of fat, then you need to use a solution of any detergent. Cleaning is done from top to bottom so that there are no smudges on already cleaned lamellas.

For cleaning, in addition to a damp sponge, you can use wet wipes, wiping the panels with them closed. To do this, they are simply pressed to the window.

You can also remove the blinds and then wash them in the shower. Before removing the blinds, it is recommended to vacuum them. Aluminum is easily cleaned of contaminants if it is moistened with water for a short time. However, it is not recommended to soak products in the bath for a long time, as traces of rust may appear on them. The lamellas are wiped with a damp sponge on which the detergent is applied. After drying, the lamellas are wiped with a dry towel, and then the blinds are hung on the window.

Plastic cleaning

To easily wash plastic blinds, it is better to remove them from the window. To do this, the hardware is separated from the lamellas, and the lamellas themselves are wetted under running hot water. After that, with a sponge moistened in a detergent solution, each lamella is cleaned and then rinsed. Dried products are installed on the window.

And how to wash plastic blinds directly on the window? This can be done in the same way as for cleaning metal blinds. That is, clean them with a damp cloth or cloth.

How to clean wooden blinds

The lamels of such products are made of natural wood, which is varnished, so remember one rule - they can not be washed under the pressure of water, washing away the dust. From this, the varnish coating can be damaged, the products will lose their attractiveness or change color.Wood also does not like temperature changes, which is why lamellas can bend. Manufacturers recommend cleaning wooden blinds with a vacuum cleaner, but this method is ineffective.

It is easy to clean wooden lamellas from dust with a normal damp cloth, which we all use to wipe wooden furniture.

How to wash vertical blinds

You can wash vertical blinds at home without difficulty, but much depends on the material of their manufacture. Most often, vertical fabric, polymer and wooden blinds are used. However, there are several general rules for cleaning them:

• All smooth surfaces can be cleaned with a damp towel.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the bulk of the dust. Then further cleaning will take place easily and quickly.
• If you are the owner of a steam cleaner, then this device can be used to clean all types of blinds except for wooden ones. A stream of steam washes away dirt and grease from the lamellas, and all you have to do is wipe the surface with a clean rag.
• By treating the surface of the blinds with antistatic agents, you significantly slow down the process of dust deposition on the surfaces of the lamellas.
• Jacquard blinds or products coated with photo printing cannot be washed with water. They are cleaned only under dry cleaning conditions.

Consider how to wash vertical blinds in the most effective ways.

Fabric Cleaning

Typically, vertical fabric blinds become very dirty due to their geometric arrangement, so vacuuming is an ideal way to care for them. But brushing the fabric should not be, as the bristles can damage the protective coating of fabric lamellas or impair the integrity of the impregnation. If you notice that they are quite dirty, then they can be washed in warm water. Follow these steps:

1. Fabric strips are removed from the guides in turn.
2. All accessories, if any, are removed from the strips.
3. Each strip is curled into a roll.
4. Rolls are stacked in a fabric bag designed for washing delicate items of clothing.
5. The bag with rolls is lowered into a container of warm water in which the washing powder is dissolved.
6. After about an hour, the strips are removed from the bag and rinsed with clean, warm water.
7. When water drains from the lamellas, they can be hung in their original place. Wet tissue will even out under its weight.

Attention! Before washing cloths, read the care instructions for them. Not all products can be cleaned. Some of them have impregnations that prevent the penetration of dust into the fabric structure.

Commercially available dry cleaning cloth curtains. The composition is applied to the slats, and after a certain time is removed with a wet sponge along with dirt.

How to clean polymer blinds

Products made of polymeric material are also better to clean by removing them from the window. They are less demanding on cleaning procedures. The polymer strips can be rolled up and then washed in a washing machine. Or soak in water, as was the case with fabric strips, then rinse with water, dry and hang in place.

You can wash the polymer strips, and without removing them from the window. To do this, use a damp sponge with detergent. After cleaning, the lamellas are wiped clean with a clean cloth.

Cleaning wooden lamellas

If you are the owner of vertical wooden blinds, then you must be guided by the requirements for caring for them. Do not use water to clean the slats. It is enough to do wiping the tree with a damp cloth. In some cases, you can use polishes for wood, if allowed in the instructions.

Tip: all the fittings that were removed during the cleaning process are installed in their places only after the blinds are completely dried. This will prevent corrosion within the guides.

If you follow the above recommendations, then your blinds will delight you with their appearance for a long time.