Here, it would seem, is so useful, convenient andA trouble-free device – blinds. They protect from the sun perfectly, “modernize” the interior, but all for the time being. At some point, the blinds suddenly lose their gloss and shine, dust and dirt become visible on them, and even grease and soot (if in the kitchen). “Well, that’s it,” you think, “I need to wash them!” But how to wash blinds if you’ve never done it before, and in general, if this prospect doesn’t make you very happy? Don’t be afraid, don’t give up – you’re not the first, you won’t be the last. It’s not that scary and not that difficult. Fortunately, housewives have accumulated a lot of experience in cleaning and washing blinds. And all you have to do is learn the most useful and necessary things from this experience and, accordingly, put all this into practice. Well, what? Let’s start learning?
What kind of blinds can be washed and what can not be?
In fact, any blinds can be washed.And although manufacturers of wooden and straw blinds do not recommend this method of care, some particularly zealous housewives manage to wash even such blinds. You also cannot wash blinds with a special impregnation. Water will collect on them in dirty droplets, roll off, leaving unsightly streaks that will be difficult to clean later. Such blinds should be cleaned dry. As for other varieties, the most reliable material for washing blinds is plastic. It is not even necessary to really wash it, it is enough to wipe it with a cloth soaked in a soap solution. The most versatile material is fiberglass. Such blinds can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, and wiped with a dry cloth and a damp sponge, or even washed like ordinary curtains. Metal blinds are easy to clean without washing, but in case of heavy contamination they can easily be washed in water with special agents. Wooden blinds can be washed only in case of extreme necessity, because wood is wood, and under the influence of moisture it can swell and lose its shape. Fabric blinds are considered the most capricious. Most manufacturers of such blinds warn about the possibility of dry cleaning only, while fabric most often requires washing. But, as experience shows, our desperate housewives successfully wash what cannot be washed and wash what is prohibited to wash. The secret is in how exactly to do it.
Washing options
Well, we don't have much choice here:or we wash them under the canopy, or we take them off the windows and then wash them, or even wash them (only by hand!). Again, as experience shows, the second option is more preferable. Well, judge for yourself, without removing the blinds from the window, you can easily vacuum or wipe them with a damp cloth or clean them with a brush. But washing (real, with water and detergents) is fraught with the fact that in the process of such radical cleaning only the blinds themselves will become clean. But the window, walls, window sills and much more, on the contrary, will get dirty with dirty drops, soap suds and splashes. If such a prospect does not scare you, then try washing the blinds under the canopy (oh, and it will take you a lot of time!). To wash horizontal blinds, lower and open them and wash each slat separately. Vertical blinds will also have to be straightened and opened, and then, placing each individual tape on your hand and supporting it, wash them all in turn. There are not many more options for what products you can wash blinds with. As a rule, housewives use regular dishwashing detergents or a solution of soap and shampoo. Some are satisfied with a window cleaner. But the latter is more suitable for plastic horizontal blinds, which are washed without removing them from the window. In general, if we talk about options for washing blinds, the “directly on the window” option is acceptable for easy cases when you need to remove dust and small dirt. If suddenly your blinds have become such that “it’s easier to buy new ones,” then the first option “will not work.” Then either buy new ones, or remove the blinds from the window and go straight to the bathroom.
My removed blinds
First about the vertical ones.It is not difficult to remove them, as well as to wash them. First, you need to wash off the dust, then soak them in a soap solution for a while, and then carefully wash them with a brush or sponge. What you should not do is rub, squeeze or crumple them. After that, you need to wipe the blinds with a towel and hang them back up. Horizontal blinds (lamellas) are much more difficult to remove and wash. How to do it?
- We lift the lamellas up to the cornice.
- Supporting the blinds with your hand, move the flags of the brackets to the right and to yourself.
- Easily pull the blinds forward and down and remove them from the bracket.
- Straighten and close the removed blinds.
- Alternately wash each side with soapy water and rinse with a jet of shower (under pressure).
- Let's drain off the water, hang it in place.
- We open the blinds and wipe each lintel with a dry cloth.
- A day later, remove the blinds and put on the ends of the slats and eaves plugs
- Lubricate the mechanism of turning the rails.
Helpful Tips
- If it is necessary to wash it and use the vacuum cleaner uncomfortably, try to sweep the dust with a dry paint brush or a piece of sheepskin.
- Blinds with a relief pattern try to clean with a soft toothbrush.
- Clean the blinds with a soft, lint-free cloth only.
- For the lubrication of the swivel mechanism, it is most convenient to use a spray-lubricant for the car or oil for sewing machines.
- Metal blinds should not be cleaned with a brush too often - this will lead to the fact that over time they will get dirty faster and stronger.
In general, such blinds will require special attention from youreverent attitude, because metal blinds must be washed with precautions: be sure to dry, be sure to wipe and leave no chance for rust and corrosion. And any other blinds should be treated with care, without sacrificing their quality for cleanliness. Let them serve you long and faithfully. We recommend reading:
