best way to clean faux wood blinds

Faux wood blinds can be a beautiful and functional addition to your home. Like any other feature in your house, faux wood blinds need regular cleaning and maintenance. Here’s the best way to clean faux wood blinds.

What You Need to Know about Faux Wood Blind Care

To clean your faux wood blinds, you’ll need microfiber cloths, a bucket of clean water, mild detergent or dish soap and, if you have one, a vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Gather everything you’ll need before you get started.

The best way to clean faux wood blinds is to close them and use a microfiber cloth or your vacuum’s soft brush attachment to remove dirt and dust. Start at the center of each slat and move the cloth or vacuum attachment toward the ends. Work your way from the top to the bottom so you don’t get dirt or dust on slats that you have already cleaned.

After you have thoroughly cleaned the blinds on one side, adjust the slats so they face the other way. Then follow the same procedure to remove dirt and dust from the other side of the slats. To make future maintenance easier, wipe the clean slats with a dryer sheet to repel dust.

After you have removed loose dirt and dust, it’s time to get rid of stubborn dirt and grime. Make a solution of water and dish soap. You can add a bit of vinegar if your blinds are particularly dirty.

Dip a microfiber cloth in the solution and wring it out. Then wipe each slat, working your way from the top to the bottom. Once you’ve finished cleaning one side, flip the slats around and clean the other side.

When you’re done removing dirt and grime, take a clean microfiber cloth, dip it in plain water, and wipe down the slats to get rid of any soapy residue. Then use a dry cloth to remove excess moisture.

Do’s and Don’ts

• Don’t use a cleaner containing bleach or ammonia. Those kinds of products can discolor your faux wood blinds.
• Don’t use an abrasive sponge or brush because it can scratch the blinds.
• Only use warm or cool water. Hot water can damage faux wood blinds.
• Don’t get the headrail wet. Water can cause metal components to rust and make the blinds difficult to operate.

Get a Quote for Faux Wood Blinds

Now that you know the best way to clean faux wood blinds and you see how simple it is, you might be thinking about installing new window treatments in your house. If so, a consultant from Knox Blinds can visit your home, show you samples, and help you compare a variety of colors and styles in the room where you’ll have them installed. Call us today at (865)544-8339 to schedule an appointment at a time that’s convenient for you.