Blinds that are well taken care of should last for decades even though most only have a warranty of five years.
Cleaning laminate blinds.
When you re dusting make sure to adjust the blinds to clean both sides of the slats.
Be sure to dry the floor immediately after steam cleaning with a clean dry microfiber cloth or mop.
To deep clean your faux wood venetian blinds follow the steps for faux wood blinds above.
Fortunately cleaning blinds isn t that difficult of a task.
Clean your blinds once a month and the dust will never get too bad.
When it comes to cleaning laminate flooring regularly a quick sweep and dry brush is all it takes to keep dust dirt and debris at bay.
Routine laminate floor cleaning.
Finish by wiping each slat again with a sponge dampened in fresh clean water.
Most laminate systems allow you to remove and replace one plank in just minutes without harming the rest of your floor.
If you want to give an even more thorough clean you can use a vacuum.
Then spot clean with a soft clean cloth and mixture of mild detergent and warm water.
Let the blinds air dry or wipe them dry them with a cloth.
If your venetian blinds are wooden use the cleaning method outlined above.
Since the blinds are vinyl they may be washed with a mild soap and water.
After mopping go over floors with a dry microfiber cloth or a dry mop to ensure no water remains on the laminate.
If one laminate plank is damaged beyond repair don t despair.
And figuring out how to clean blinds is as simple as knowing what material they are made of.
Wet a car washing brush and brush the blinds from side to side and then turn them over and brush the other side.
Rinse the sock under running water as needed.
Thankfully there are plenty of other ways to keep your laminate flooring clean and protected.
For deeper cleaning you can use a steam mop very sparingly on laminate floors.
A little laminate cleaner or white cleaning vinegar mixed with a clean soft cloth should suffice.
To clean metal and vinyl blinds follow this method.
Put a few drops of dishwashing soap in a bucket of water.
Vinyl blinds splattered with grease such as in a kitchen require a bit more cleaning than blinds that are simply dusty.
Take the blinds outside to your patio or driveway and lay them on a small rug or piece of carpet.
Dip the sock in the solution and wipe each slat.
Start by gently vacuuming the blinds.
Most are made from either wood or plastic.
How to clean fabric blinds.
Never use soaps or detergents on laminate.
Read on for tips about cleaning blinds of both varieties.
To clean dirt stains and grime make a mixture of mild detergent and warm water and dip a cloth into the soapy water.