Comments for Window Coverings and Blinds

Comment on What’s the best & easiest way to clean window blinds? by Tiffany B

Tiffany B — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:34:59 +0000

1) Deep clean. 2) Weekly wipe.

STEPS: I just moved into a 2 year old house. I cleaned the blinds with a damp rag and used the brush on the vacuum cleaner (1). Each week, I simply dust them with the Swiffer duster (2).

PREVENTION: Weekly cleaning keeps the blinds from becoming icky in the future. It’s simple and quick to wipe with Swiffer or another cloth.

ALLERGIES: The Swiffer duster is great at dust collecting. I’m allergic to dust, but haven’t had a problem with it.
References :
Swiffer Duster Review: http://www.epinions.com/content_230724243076

Tips for metal, wood, and fabric blinds: http://www.blinds.com/control/infopage?page=article_mighty-tidy.html

Comment on What’s the best & easiest way to clean window blinds? by waney

waney — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:20:59 +0000

Run your bathtub a few inches full of hot soapy water and just drop them in. Let them sit there ans soak for a little while, and when the water cools and is ok for you to put your hands in use a brush or rag and give them a good scrubbing. Let the water out of the tub and rinse them well. Hang them over the shower rod to dry.
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Flylady.net

Comment on What’s the best & easiest way to clean window blinds? by musicimprovedme

musicimprovedme — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:59:59 +0000

Yes there is a great way to take care of this problem! Make sure to read all the way through…even though this is easy, it is kind of detailed instructions.

What you do:

Mix a quart of vinegar, a small box of baking soda, in a bathtub about half to three quarters full of hot hot water.

You need a hammer for this part.

Take down all the horizontal mini-blinds in your home and hammer them to one inch pieces and set the pile on fire. Have the marshmellows handy!

While your fire is getting the coals built up (because you can’t rush a great campfire) go online and order some vertical blinds, roman shades, or curtains for the windows in your home, all of which are easy to clean.

Next, throw a beach towel over your naked bathroom window. Sprinkle some lavender oil or rose petals in the tub with the vinegar and soda water (which is great for the skin by the way) and celebrate your wise decision with a nice hot soak for your tired, stressed out, marshmellowy body.

All this to say, I think mini-blinds are God’s way of mocking humans and I have NO idea how to deal with them.

(WINK WINK HAHAHAHAHAHAHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!)
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Comment on What’s the best & easiest way to clean window blinds? by seachange9899

seachange9899 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:13:59 +0000

Lots of people have told you about washing them in the bathtub and there’s lots of good advice already on how to do that.

One additional piece though that I would add that hasn’t already been mentioned is to wash them with dishwasing liquid such as dawn but then drain the washwater and rinse them in hot water and add some dishwasher drying agent such as Jet Dry. They will rinse off better with less water spots. This is especially helpful if you live in a hard water area like I do. You can re-hang them in the window, with a towel beneath to catch any drips, to dry.
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Comment on What’s the best & easiest way to clean window blinds? by Time & Again

Time & Again — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:58:59 +0000

"Dee as in" is right. That’s what my wife does. Of course, I take them down, hang them out to dry, and put them up. Not one of my favorite things to do. But, it gets them clean.
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Comment on What’s the best & easiest way to clean window blinds? by Tinkerbell

Tinkerbell — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:24:59 +0000

soak them in bleach water (mine didn’t turn yellow, but you could use detergent if you’d rather) in the bathtub. It worked wonders for mine, they looked like new. Just let ‘em soak for awhile then kinda lift them in and out of the water to rinse away any lingering dirt and dust. You may have spots that need to be rubbed with a sponge or something, but most of it comes off in the soaking. Super easy and very effective!!
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Comment on What’s the best & easiest way to clean window blinds? by kiarakitty

kiarakitty — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:36:59 +0000

DON’T USE BLEACH AS SOMEONE HAS SUGGESTED. MAKES THE CORDS GO YELLOW AND IF PVC PLASTIC MAKES THEM GO YELLOW TOO.GOOD OLD WASHING UP LIQUID OR WASHING POWDER
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Comment on What’s the best & easiest way to clean window blinds? by BrendaWise

BrendaWise — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:22:59 +0000

Turn the hose on them.
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Comment on What’s the best & easiest way to clean window blinds? by Teresa S

Teresa S — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:46:59 +0000

If they’re not too dirty, here is an easy solution. Fill your bathtub with hot water and 1 cup of bleach. Open the blinds (don’t raise them, just open them by turning the stick) and then remove them from the window. Stretch them out the best you can in the tub of water and let them soak for an hour. When you pull them out, they should be nice and clean.
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Comment on What’s the best & easiest way to clean window blinds? by Dee B

Dee B — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:59:59 +0000

swifter or a dustmop
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