No one enjoys cleaning Venetian blinds.
If you own Venetian blinds you probably know how hard it is to keep them clean.
Sure, they're a nice updated version of the fabric curtain, but they're also excellent dust magnets.
Whether they're plastic, wood, or metal, it seems a rule that Venetian blinds should collect dust no matter what.
The sight of those many, many slats can be...
well, just daunting.
Just thinking about the fact that you need to clean each slat individually can make us go lazy.
The next thing we know, the dust and grime that's been left for too long has accumulates and hardened and now resist even your very best attempts at feather dusting.
How to prevent this from happening? Regular dusting and cleaning, of course.
Sometimes though, there'll come a time when it's really necessary to take your blinds down from the window and give them a real good wash to restore them to their former glory.
Clean Up Time Here are some simple steps on how to clean your Venetian blinds.
We can't promise it'll be enjoyable, but at least it's efficient.
1.
Vacuum Cleaning Your Blinds (Light Cleaning)

• Use the proper attachment of your vacuum cleaner
  • Usually this is in the form of a soft non-scratching brush that gets into those hard-to-reach narrow areas between the slats
• Close the slats first.
  
• Vacuum clean on one side, making sure you run the entire length or width of the blinds.
  
  • Don't exert too much pressure or you might dent the blinds.
    
  • Don't forget to do the other side.
    

2.
Manual Cleaning.

• If you're the type who would rather manually clean your Venetian blinds, by all means do so.
  
  • Manual cleaning is fine and manageable if you only have a few Venetian blinds.
    
• Use a feather duster or a soft dust-attracting cloth.
  Run them gently along the entire length of the Venetian blinds.
  
• You can also wear and use cleaning gloves.
  
• If you must use water, make sure your cleaning cloth is only damp.
  If it's too wet, your blinds will end up attracting more dirt as it dries up.
  

3.
Soaking Your Venetian Blinds (Heavy Cleaning)

• Remove the blinds from the window.
  
  • Lower your blinds and leave them in the shut position.
    From a stepladder, carefully take them off the window.
    Have someone assist you in doing this.
    
• Prepare the bath.
  
  • You're going to need a bathtub for this, to fully soak in your blinds.
    (A kiddie inflatable pool or a similar large plastic tub will also do.
    )
  • Fill your bathtub with warm water and cleaning solution.
    (Consult the label regarding the right amount to put.
    )
  • If you don't like the idea of harsh cleaning liquids polluting our water system, you can use vinegar instead.
    Vinegar works just as fine in loosening the grime from your Venetian blinds.
    
• Soak the blinds
  • Soak for half an hour until the grime comes off.
    
  • Swish the water around to get it in between the slats.
    
  • With a soft brush, scrub the blinds to make sure all grime and stain are removed.
    
• Rinse and dry well
  • Drain the bathtub and rinse your Venetian blinds with cold water from the showerhead.
    
  • Hang the blinds along the side of the tub, or anywhere it can be accommodated, and pat dry with a cloth.
    
  • You can also use a hair dryer (set on low) to speed up the process.