Wood Blinds
Cleaning Wood Blinds
If you are tired of the traditional heavy curtain look around your home, then why not invest in
wood blinds for your windows? Wood blinds look great and despite what you might think, do not
necessarily have to break the bank and they are actually quite easy to keep clean. Moreover, the better you care
for them, the longer they will last and still look good.
Regular Maintenance Of Wood Blinds
Cleaning wood blinds on a regular basis makes the task not seem like such a chore
because if you leave them for months on end without so much as a simple dusting, you will find that the dust,
grease and other dirt particles will be much tougher to remove. Indulge in a bit of regular cleaning and your
efforts will pay off.
First of all, you will need some cleaning materials, most of which you will probably have around
the home anyway. These will include:
- A large floor cloth
- An old sheet or bath towel
- Non-wax wood polish
- Fabric softener
- A soft bristled paint brush
- Vacuum cleaner or soft cloth
- Tumble dryer sheet
Easy Steps On How To Clean Wood Blinds
 - Cover the floor area directly underneath the wood blinds to protect it and to catch the dust that is removed during
cleaning.
- Clean the individual wooden veins carefully using a vacuum cleaner; this is helped by a small
brush attachment that you might have got with the vacuum cleaner. If you don’t have a vacuum cleaner, use a soft
cloth to wipe away the dust.
- If there are stubborn pieces of dirt or stains on the wood blinds that will not budge, use a
soft bristled paint brush that has been lightly dipped in fabric softener to wipe them away. This tip is also good
for asthmatics or those with dust allergies as the fabric softener will stop the dust from circulating round the
room.
- Once clean, you can polish the wood blinds with the non-wax polish but be mindful to use only
a little bit. A tiny amount of polish goes a long way.
- You can then use a tumble dryer sheet that has been lightly dipped in fabric softener to help
prevent dust from returning and sticking to the blinds anytime soon. It also buys you a little bit more time in
between cleaning.
By following a simple routine of cleaning wood blinds, you will find that it is easy to keep your wood blinds squeaky clean
and they will always look fresh and nice.
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