I have several very dirty & greasy blinds that need cleaning. Can someone suggest an easy and inexpensive way to clean them? Thisis the question most people ask their friends. At some point in time, all of us have come across mini blinds at the local home improvement center. Cleaning mini blinds, or any type of blinds, can be a difficult task. There is no easy way to get down into those cracks and crevices to remove all of the dust and dirt that has fallen into it. But, if you have allergies, you know that it is necessary to get out as much of the dust from your home as possible. There are a number of things that you can do here. The bottom line is that you need to know how to clean them properly.
To remove the grease from the blinds, an all purpose cleaner can be used. Spray the blinds good, then let the cleaner work on them for a few minutes. Then, wipe the cleaner off with a soft cloth, although rinsing the cloth will make it even more effective. To clean the other side of the blinds, flip it over and do the same thing as mentioned above. I used to manage an apartment complex and we used one of two methods for cleaning blinds
1. In winter or inclement weather, put the blind in the bathtub with just hot water and automatic dishwasing detergent; let set until cool and clean with 'bowl' brush or other long handled brush; rinse in cool water with a little vinegar or
alcohol for a nicer finish; towel dry and hang to completely dry.
2. In summer or nice weather, take the blind to the nearest self-serve carwash and use the car brush and detergent. You can even give them a light waxing for a nice finish if desired; towel dry and hang to completely dry.
If you prefer, you can also use the vaccuum cleaner hose attachments. You can even use the vaccuum cleaner without having to remove the blinds. Putting a dryer sheet on the blinds will remove any static so that dust will no longer be attracted to the blinds.
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