How to Clean Wood Blinds

Wood blinds require special care

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Wood blinds make beautiful window treatments. Keeping your wood blinds clean not only makes them more attractive but will actually help them last longer. Cleaning wood blinds can be a tedious task, but if done right, you'll be well rewarded for your efforts. The following article discusses ways to clean your wood blinds.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Floor cloth
Vacuum
Soft cloth
Fabric softener
Paint brush
Wood polish

How to Clean Wood Blinds

Step1

Before starting, place an old sheet under the blind to catch any dust that falls.

Step2

Use a brush attachment on your vacuum to gently clean each wood slat. Be sure to get the front and back.

Step3

Instead of using a vacuum, you can also use a soft cloth to clean your wood blinds.

Step4

If your blinds are quite dirty, use a soft paintbrush to clean them. Dip the end of the brush in a tiny amount of fabric softener to keep the dust from flying around the room.

Step5

When your blinds are completely clean, you can use a wood polish. Be sure to use the polish very sparingly!

Step6

As a final step, wipe the blinds down with fabric softener using a dryer sheet. This will help repel dust from the blinds in between cleanings.

Step7

Be sure to take the floor cloth outside and shake it clean in between cleaning each wood blind.

Tips & Warnings

If you do not have time to clean the blinds thoroughly, at least dust them once a week with your vacuum cleaner or a soft cloth.
Do not use feather dusters to clean wood blinds; they will simply scatter dust around the room.
Do not use a wax-based product for cleaning the blinds; this will seal dirt into the surface of the blind.
Do not use water to clean wood blinds; if they get wet, wood blinds tend to warp and loose their shape.