How to wash blinds

Blinds - very comfortable and beautiful element of the interior. All objects in the house with the time to dust, and the blinds require timely regular cleaning. Therefore, the question, how correctly to clean the blinds, is quite natural? In this article, we'll look at all the ways how to wash and wash blinds.

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What are blinds?

Blinds control the brightness of the lighting, create a cozy atmosphere with a variety of colors and patterns. They do not require much care and are easy to use. There are horizontal and vertical models made of plastic, metal, wooden, fabric, jacquard. Each species requires its own approach to cleaning.

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How to care?

The easiest way to keep the blinds clean is to simply wipe them with a special forceps brush that can be purchased with the selected window decoration.

If all the same you have made it so that your blinds are covered with a layer of "age-old" dust, do not despair, you can solve this problem quickly and without much time.

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How to wash horizontal aluminum blinds?

Aluminum is a very convenient metal. He is not particularly picky about leaving, so the cleaning method is quite simple.

Option 1

This way of washing the blinds is desirable to perform together. The procedure is carried out in the bathroom as follows:

1. Carefully remove the blinds in the open.
2. Turn them so that the slats are directed perpendicular to the bath.
3. Rinse them with a strong pressure of warm water from the shower.
4. To water the glass, put them on the grill above the bathroom.
5. Dry the dry lamellas with a dry cloth.

Option 2

If you can remove the blinds yourself, also use this method:

1. Remove the blinds. Soak in warm soapy water for a while( soak duration depends on the degree of soiling).
2. Wipe all the lamellas with a sponge directly in the water.
3. Rinse under running water.
4. Shake and turn to the closed position.
5. Hang into place.
6. Wipe with a lint-free cloth, so that there are no stains from water.

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How to wash the blinds without removing them from the window?

Such a seemingly complex procedure, in fact, is easy to perform in several ways.

Option 1

If you do not know how to remove the blinds from the window, leave them in the position they are in and proceed with the washing in this way:

1. Straighten the slats and close, as in the case of sun protection.
2. Vacuum using a special brush for cleaning furniture, or simply dust with a paint brush.
3. Wipe with a damp cloth of microfiber on both sides.

Important! Use this method if you hung the fabric shutters on the or from straws.

Option 2

When the dirt is quite substantial, use any dishwashing detergent:

1. Make a soapy solution.
2. Wash each bar from edge to edge.
3. Periodically wash the sponge from the dirt accumulated on it.
4. Wash off any remaining foam with a clean damp cloth.
5. Wipe dry with a dry cloth.

Option 3

Use special cleaning tools for windows:

1. Close the blinds.
2. Spray the product on the surface.
3. Hold the lamellas with one hand, the second wipe them in turn, following in the direction from top to bottom.

Important! Do not use cleaning agents containing abrasive particles - they can damage the aluminum surface of the blinds.

Option 4

To prevent dust settling, use an antistatic:

1. Open the panels.
2. Dilute a little bit of polish and antistatic in the water.
3. Wear rubber gloves over household cotton gloves.
4. Wet them in a solution.
5. Clean each lamella with fingers on both sides.

Variant 5

The easiest and most effective way for "lazy people" is to use wet napkins or napkins for office equipment:

1. Press the panels lightly against the window.
2. Gradually wipe the surface with napkins, moving from top to bottom.
3. Replace wipes as they become dirty.

Option 6

Use the versatile LOC washer for Amway. Organic cleaner, does not contain chlorine bleach, phosphates, caustic acids, eliminates even the old dirt from any surfaces. In addition, it disinfects and refreshes the air. Use this remedy as follows:

1. Dilute the concentrate 1: 200( first pour water and then the remedy).
2. Pour into the spray gun.
3. Apply to a dirty surface.
4. Wipe with a dry cloth.

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How to wash vertical blinds?

Vertical blinds, like horizontal ones, can be vacuumed with a special nozzle for upholstered furniture. Use the minimum power.

To wash the vertical blinds:

1. Slide the lamellas to the side.
2. Remove the lower chain and pull out the weights.
3. Unhook the slats from the sliders.
4. Twist the lamellas into rolls, secure with thread or put each in a separate gauze pouch.
5. Make soapy water in warm water.
6. Immerse it in the lamella for a while.
7. Wash with running water.
8. Wait for the water to drain.
9. Hang in place in a wet form, they even out under their own weight.

Important! Dry the lamellas in the unfolded form on towels, bedspreads. Do not forget about one more rule: before, as for wash blinds, carefully read the care instructions. Not all kinds of can be cleaned with using water. Some are covered with a special impregnation that does not allow dust to penetrate the surface of the material.

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How to wash fabric vertical blinds?

Usually, the fabric blinds are dry cleaned. If they are with photo printing and jacquard - only professional dry cleaning will do.

If your blinds are suitable for washing at home, use one of the options below.

Method 1

1. Remove the fabric.
2. Disconnect all hardware from it.
3. Fold the panels into rolls.
4. Enter the water in the basin( bath).
5. Add detergent.
6. Immerse the rolls in a soapy solution.
7. Shake them several times.
8. Wash in clean water.
9. Place on a dry, dry cloth surface.

Important! Note that it is inadmissible to use for washing the machine, do everything manually.

Method 2

1. Immerse the lamellas in a soapy solution, do not fold them and bend them.
2. Wipe each strip with a sponge.
3. Rinse under running water.
4. Not pressing is hung up.
5. If they are heavily soiled, leave to soak for 20-30 minutes.

Method 3

1. Remove the fabric strips from the eaves.
2. Put on the floor.
3. Wet wet wipes, but without the use of detergents.

Method 4

Fabric synthetic lamellas are washed in a washing machine by setting it to a delicate mode of 30 ° without squeezing:

1. Take several strips and put them in a linen bag or an old pillowcase( sew the lamellae).
2. Wash with a mild detergent without bleaching effect.
3. Wash each roll separately.
4. If the straps are wrinkled, iron it by placing it in the 1-2 stage of heating.

Important! It is allowed to wash the fabric blinds once a year, otherwise they may lose color. Do not use the brush during cleaning, as it can damage the fabric impregnation and the protective surface of the lamellas.

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How to wash wooden blinds?

1. Pre-vacuum the lamellas or dust using a clothing brush.
2. Wipe with a damp cloth.

Important! Do not use water to clean wooden and bamboo shutters - after drying, the material loses color and deforms. Wipe with special tools intended for wooden surfaces.

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Useful advices

1. In order to see the contamination on the lamellas well, for sun blind cleaning choose sunny weather.
2. Do not wash them assembled, the lamellas stick together, and the dirt will remain in place.
3. Before rinsing the panels, be sure to remove the plastic plugs on the ends of the lower eaves lath, as metal corrosion can develop under them.
4. Install all parts: plugs, weights, chains only after the blinds have dried completely.
5. When drying the lamellas, attach small loads to the bottom of the bar to stretch the material.

Follow our recommendations, in a timely manner, wash the blinds and they will serve you for a long time, keeping the comfort in the house.