Home Interior Design

All of us have come across mini blinds at the local home improvement center. They look lovely but no one wants to spend a few days removing the dust from them. However, it doesn’t always have to be this way.

It will probably seem obvious, but you should close the slats prior to dusting. Weekly blind dusting is preferable, using a lamb’s wool duster, as lamb’s wool will naturally attract dust and can help prevent build up as well.

If lamb’s wool isn’t available, a paintbrush may also do the trick. Make sure you place some towels underneath the blinds to catch any excess dust. If you want to be thorough, you can also take the blinds down and clean them in your bathtub.

To remove any grease from the blinds, an all purpose cleaner can be used. Spray the blinds good, then let the cleaner work on them for a few minutes. Then, wipe the cleaner off with a soft cloth, although rinsing the cloth will make it even more effective. To clean the other side of the blinds, flip it over and repeat as mentioned above.

Or, simply use an old pair of cotton gloves to clean your blinds. Slip the gloves on, dip your fingers into a solution of 1 teaspoon ammonia and 1 quart water, then run your fingers through the mini blinds.

If you prefer, you can also use the vacuum cleaner hose attachments. You can even use the vacuum cleaner without having to remove the blinds. Putting a dryer sheet on the blinds will remove any static so that dust will no longer be attracted to the blinds.

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