How to wash vertical blinds in the home?

Together with the purchase of fabric blinds, the interior of the house becomes more stylish and modern. They are very convenient to use and save space. But after a while the blinds, like any curtains, begin to collect dust, and it becomes necessary to wash them. How to wash vertical blinds in the home?- The question is multifaceted. Let's consider the main points.

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Which blinds can be washed?

At the stage of choosing and buying curtains, it is necessary to study the operating instructions and cleaning of this type of blinds, and if this information is not available, then it is better to choose another model, because there is a risk that the manufacturers did not specify the care recommendations due to poor quality of the goods.

To understand which blinds and how to wash, take into account the recommendations:

• If we talk about washing in a washing machine, then only cotton or synthetic lamella will do.
• Jacquard blinds are only washed by hand. And, first they are cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, and after washing with a soft damp cloth.

Important! Neither the panels of plastic, nor wooden or aluminum, much less lamellae with fiberglass, in no case can not be washed in a washing machine.

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Basic recommendations for washing vertical blinds

For anyone who decides to wash the vertical blinds on their own, one should consider the main points that are easy to apply to any type of fabric webs.

The first rule of the

Be sure to read the enclosed instruction for packing how to wash the vertical blinds. The instructions detail the care tips for your type of curtains. If the instruction is lost, or if it lacks information - refer to the tips below.

Second rule

Do not wash the blinds too often. This spoils a special coating that protects them from dust, making them soiled even faster.

It is recommended to wash blinds once every six months or a year.

Important! It is very convenient to combine this process with washing the windows in the apartment. If the blinds dust faster, then it is best to wash them manually.

Third rule

If there is a heavy dirt on the canvas( for example, a stain from coffee), it is better to clean it immediately.

In any case, no matter how you monitor the purity of the fabric blinds, washing them in the car is inevitable, as the fabric perfectly absorbs odors and collects dust on itself.

Important! Washing in a washing machine is a big risk, so make sure that the fabric does not shed or sit down during cleaning.

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How to wash vertical blinds?

To begin with, it is necessary to dismantle the curtains and detach the lamellas from the fasteners. When deconstructing designs, it is better to refer to the tag with the instruction. In general, you need to remove the protective cover and unscrew all fasteners.

Important! After the lamellas are removed, they are wiped from dust or vacuumed.

Further there are several cleaning options:

1. Washing the blinds in the washing machine.
2. Manual cleaning of canvases.
3. Wash blinds in a vertical position, without removing.

Do not remove the blinds

This is a very mild cleaning method, but because of the complexity of the process, it is rarely used, mainly to remove individual spots on the curtains.

Important! The complexity of cleaning vertical blinds in a suspended form is that the risk of divorces and stains from the detergent is very high.

An additional disadvantage to this type of work is the need to almost always keep your hands on top, and carry out the procedure on the ladder or stool.

How to wash vertical fabric blinds without removing:

1. The first thing to do when cleaning the blinds in a vertical position, vacuum them. Vacuum should be carefully, at low power, using a soft nozzle( for example, for furniture).
2. Further the detergent solution is made, and with the help of a sponge or a soft cloth the blinds are cleaned, paying special attention to strong contaminants.

Important! Do not long rub one spot, because the use of brute force is fraught with the removal of the protective coating of curtains. It is also not advisable to wet the curtains very much, as the lamellas can become deformed from wetting, and they can cause stains.

1. After the blinds have been washed, soapy water is changed to clean, without additives, and once again gently go through a soft sponge along the entire length of the curtains.

Important! Special drying with this method of cleaning is not required. You just need to leave the blinds alone for a while, and they will dry up.

Washing of blinds in the washing machine.

Less labor-intensive option - to wipe the lamellas in the car. But this method is suitable only for happy owners of curtains made of synthetic and cotton fabrics.

But even synthetic lamellas must be cleaned carefully, observing simple but very important rules:

• , after removing the curtains, it is necessary to clear visible dirt and dust;
• in the presence of stiff spots - you need to wash them by hand;
• if the curtains are soiled that even manual cleaning does not help, you can soak them for half an hour in warm water with a detergent.
  

The basic recommendations how to wash vertical blinds in the washing machine:

1. The narrow lamellas can be folded one by one, about seven pieces, rolled up and shoved into the washing machine. If the strips are too wide for your washing machine, they are twisted about five times.
2. In order to protect the canvas and drum machine, you can use a protective cover for washing, or make it yourself from a blanket or pillowcase.
3. Washing in the washing machine involves the use of a detergent. For blinds you need to choose soft powders, without aggressive components. In no case can you use bleach or another stain remover - it will easily spoil the gentle covering of the curtains.
4. The temperature of the water when washing should not exceed 30 degrees Celsius, and the washing mode you need to choose the softest of the available programs.
5. The mechanical spin mode for washing the blinds is not recommended.
6. After the wash, the lamellas are laid out in the bathroom, and rinsed with a shower.

Important! In addition to the washing machine, a vacuum cleaner or steamer can be used for mechanical cleaning. The steamer easily cope with complex spots that can not be removed even when washing.

Manual washing of blinds with vertical lamellas

Washing in a washing machine is convenient, but very dangerous for covering curtains.

It is much safer to wash blinds manually. There are two options for manual cleaning of slats: without removing from the fasteners and removing the strip completely.

The most convenient way to wash the removed slats in the bathroom. To do this, you need these tools:

• For washing, you can use a soft product, for example for cleaning carpets or furniture.
• Also perfectly cope with the task of the means for washing baby clothes or neutral shower gel.
• For manual washing, you will also need a soft cloth or sponge.

Important! The main criterion in choosing what to wash is the absence of scratching elements on the fabric. When choosing a detergent, liquid or gel structure and the absence of chlorine and other aggressive bleaches are preferred.

How to wash the vertical fabric shutters in the home:

1. When all the components are dismantled, the gruel and chains are disconnected, the cloths are lowered into a bath and washed with warm water under the shower.
2. Further in the bath, warm water is collected and a little detergent is added.
3. With soft movements, trying not to damage the coating, the lamellas are washed, then left in a soap solution for 15-20 minutes.
4. The procedure is repeated 2-3 times, after which the water is drained and rinsed with clean soap from the soap.

Important! Pay attention, that in order to avoid damage, the lamellas are cleaned with vertical movements, along the entire length of the strip, avoiding the kinks of the cloths.

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How to dry vertical blinds?

1. Drying of lamellas occurs either in the vertical state, suspended in place immediately after cleaning, or in a horizontal, on a flat smooth surface.
2. For horizontal drying, a long laundry dryer or clean floor is perfect.
3. Beware of the bright sun, which can easily damage the gentle covering of curtains and hot air, from which the blinds are deformed.
4. If there are bends on the fabric - you need to smooth them manually, but do not press down with heavy objects.
5. After drying, the lamellas can be gently ironed through cheesecloth or fabric, at the very minimum power of the iron.

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Useful advices:

1. Before washing, make sure that the fabric does not shed( especially for brightly colored fabrics).To do this, you can conduct an experiment: take a white cloth, wet and rub the painted slats. If the cloth is white - then the blinds can be washed smoothly. The same principle of verification should be used if you own a curtain with a pattern - otherwise, when you wash, the pattern may leak or smudge.
2. Cotton blinds after getting wet can become smaller, so even when buying, even manufacturers recommend paying attention to this property of cotton and buying cloths a little longer than necessary.
3. If you are wondering how to wash vertical blinds in case of heavy dirt on an unfamiliar material or complex coating, it is better to contact a certified dry cleaner, a cleaning company or replace the contaminated parts with new ones. This is more expensive than washing the blinds manually, but it guarantees an excellent result.

Now you have an idea of ​​several ways how to wash vertical fabric blinds at home, and when cleaning time is right, you only need to choose the best option for yourself. We hope you will do this correctly and you will not have to exert too much effort to bring the window decor in the proper way.