How to clean blinds: step-by-step and tips for each type

Each blind has its own cleaning method . Check out our content on how to clean blinds and preserve the beauty of these curtains!

Blinds provide us with comfort and elegance for all types of environments, but they also need care and cleaning to not disturb the charm it offers us.

Thinking about the visual comfort of your environment, here are some tips on how to clean blinds to facilitate care and make them even more elegant. Check out!

Most common types of blinds

In the market, there are several types of blinds available, we list here the most common ones to be found in home and offices:

• Horizontal
• Vertical
• wood
• Roll

The materials vary according to the model and style of the blind, and can be fabric, pvc, wood, etc.

This wide variety allows us to let the imagination flow when decorating the house, and apply the most different models to achieve incredible lighting and harmony results.

Tips on how to clean blinds

When cleaning the blinds, you need some care and knowledge to not use the wrong products, which can damage your curtains.

Remove dust

Because everyone is in contact with drafts all the time, it is common to accumulate large amounts of dust, so you already know, right?

Always keep your blinds free of dust that can accumulate dust mites and cause allergies and damage to health .

Creating a weekly schedule is a good way not to turn blinds into enemies of your cleaning.

Products 

Some products used for cleaning in general contain alcohol and chlorine, which cannot be used on blinds.

Try to use only soap and water, or homemade products such as water and white vinegar in equal proportions, and spray all over the curtain. Vinegar has disinfectant and degreasing properties, which facilitate cleaning.

Step-by-step instructions for cleaning each type of blind

The care with the blinds varies according to the type you chose to decorate your home. To make it easier, we will show below the specific care for each blind model.

Horizontal Blinds

Most common produced in aluminum and PVC, to clean the horizontal blinds just use a sponge with soap and water. Rub gently with the blinds closed and on both sides after removing the dust.

Do not forget to check if the material used is resistant to moisture.

Vertical Blinds

How to clean vertical blinds: it will be necessary to remove all slides from the rails and clean them individually. It is recommended to soak them in a solution with mild soap and water and scrub one by one.

Dry with a cloth and hang back on the rails to dry completely.

This procedure is excellent for removing fats, but it should be performed in longer periods of time, such as once or twice a year, depending on where the curtain is.

Wooden shutter

The methods used for cleaning wooden blinds are practically the same as those for horizontal blinds, but after performing the procedure with soap and water, use a furniture polish to maintain the shine and preserve it for longer

Roller blinds

This type of blind requires more care. At home, you can dust the curtains with the vacuum cleaner, but for heavier cleaning, washing is not recommended.

As the material of roller blinds is more sensitive, it is recommended to hire a qualified company every fifteen days or a month.

Double vision blind

To clean this blind, you only need to use a vacuum cleaner, dusters or a damp cloth.

It cannot be washed in a machine or steam or the material is damaged.

Now you know how to care for and clean each type of blind and saw how easy it is. Enjoy the beauty that these curtains provide to the environment!