How to Clean Wooden Window Blinds

Written by Posted On Thursday, 14 November 2019 13:28

Do you want to know how to clean wooden window blinds? Are you looking for the best cleaning solutions to retain the freshness and look of your blinds? Wooden window blinds are considered best for an aesthetically appealing look. However, they demand more caution for cleaning. You need to understand a few tricks to make cleaning easy and effective.

How to Clean Wooden Window Blinds - A Step-by step Process

There are various benefits of window blinds you must, however, properly maintain them. When cleaning your blinds, you must consider the type of blind in order to pick the right cleaning process. The cleaning procedure should be gentle. If you use detergent, chemicals, or excess moisture, you might damage the material. Besides, these cleaning ingredients and procedures might cause discoloration. 

How to Clean: Step-by-step Process

Step One

Find the spots or stains on the blind if there is any. Use a paper towel to rub on the affected area. If you find it hard to remove using a paper towel, consider applying a wood cleaner. Take a wood cleaner and dab it on a soft cloth and use it to wipe stains. 

Step Two

For cleaning, close the blinds to make them flat. Now you can use a wool duster, microfiber, or light feather for dusting. During the process, consider brushing downward instead of upward. If you do not do so, slats might be unhooked. Also, you can use a vacuum cleaner. But make sure that it has a soft brush attachment. Otherwise, you will damage the accessories of your wooden blind. 

Step Three

Professional window installers say for better results, you can use a paper towel or soft dry cloth to wipe each slat. You can wear cotton gloves and run your fingers on each slat.  Besides, rub a fabric softener sheet on the gloves and rub your hands on each slat. It will not only help to remove the dirt, but it can also reduce the static electricity buildup that normally attracts the dirt. You can take a soft paintbrush and dip it in a liquid fabric softener and then use it to wipe slats. 

Step Four

After cleaning one side, you can adjust the rod to tilt or turn the slat. By doing this, you can clean the other side following the same instructions. Clean both sides to make your wooden blinds look new and refreshed.

When wooden blinds are very dirty, you can spray a little oily-soap on them and wipe to get a shiny and clean look. You can dab a dilute cleaner on them to get the same result.  You can also prepare a solution with a small bowl of warm water and a quarter cup of olive oil. Another option is mixing a half cup of lukewarm water and a few drops of essential oils. Both these solutions can be effective to offer a new and refreshed appearance to your wooden blinds. 

Final Words

The above article might have helped you to know how to clean wooden window blinds. You need to follow the right procedure. Also, you need to clean this material more often than plastic and metal blinds. Regular cleaning will offer a better outcome. While cleaning high up slats, you can use a step stool to make cleaning easy. If you do not find the position convenient for cleaning, consider removing blinds. Whether you have blinds or curtains, it is important to regularly clean them. 

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Dalia Rotrammel

Cleaning business for over 20 years. Property Management. Mother of 2, grandmother of 1 beautiful girl. Foster parent.

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