Cleaning Mini Blinds!

At some point in time, all of us have come across mini blinds at the local home improvement center. They look really nice sitting there, although no one wants to spend a few days removing the dust from them. Regardless of what you may hear or think, it doesn’t always have to be this way.

Detail oriented:

It will probably seem obvious, but you should close the slats prior to dusting. Weekly mini blind dusting is the best way to go, using a lamb’s wool duster, as lamb’s wool will naturally attract dust and can help prevent buildup of dust on the mini blind as well.

If lamb’s wool isn’t available, a paint brush may also do the trick. Make sure you place some towels underneath the mini blinds to catch any excess dust. If you want to be thorough, you can also take the mini blinds down and clean them in your bathtub.

To remove the grease from the mini blinds, an all purpose cleaner can be used. Spray on the mini blinds good and 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 mini blind, flip it over and do the same thing as mentioned above.

Fast and simple:

This one is simple - simply use an old pair of cotton gloves to clean your mini blinds. Slip the gloves on, dip your fingers into a solution of 1 teaspoon ammonia and 1 quart water, then run your fingers through the mini blinds.

If you prefer, you can also use the vacuum cleaner hose attachments. You can even use the vacuum cleaner without having to remove the mini blinds. Putting a dryer sheet on the mini blinds will remove any static so that dust will no longer be attracted to the mini blinds.