How do I clean my blinds ?

There are many brands and options on blinds available. When someone asks me how to clean their blinds it depends on what type of blind they are. I'm going to give suggestions on different Hunter Douglas cleaning recommendations.

Dusting : Regular light dusting maintains a like-new appearance of most blinds, shades,sheers, & shutters

Vacuuming : For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment of any vacuum cleaner. Most products may be vacuumed using a vertical stroke, do not use a brush attachment with Hunter Douglas Luminette or Park Lane Privacy Sheers

Compressed air or hair dryer (non-heat setting):Use to blow dust off selected window coverings

Spot-clean: spot-clean shades and blinds with soft cloth or sponge moistened with lukewarm water. Add mild detergent if needed. Blot gently to avoid creasing or damaging the fabric. Rubbing can damage fabrics. Spot-cleaning may result in cleaner areas. (certain honeycomb fabrics should not be spot-cleaned.)

Aluminum Blinds : Use an over-the-counter blind cleaner with a soft cloth

Vinyl and aluminum vertical blinds: Reduce build-up of static electricity by applying a very thin film of detergent on all vanes

Bathtub cleaning/water immersion: This method is used for metal blinds and most, but not all, honeycomb fabrics. Immerse entire shade assembly in lukewarm water with mild detergent. Wash for five minutes by gently moving liquid around with your fingers. Do not immerse headrail on TruRise, EasyRise, LiteRise, Ultraglide, PowerRise, or Vertiglide systems. Rinse with clear water, close shade before removing from rinse water. Hold rails and tilt the shade to allow excess water to drain off. Re-install damp shade into window opening. Lower shade all the way to allow it to dry completely.

In most cases all blinds can be dusted, vacuumed or cleaned with the use of compressed air. Spot cleaning may not work for all blinds. It depends on the content of the fabric, it's best to consult the company that fabricated the blind. You must be certain before you apply water to a shade, it may leave a ring or spot that cannot be removed. Also be careful of the bathtub cleaning method...not all blinds can be immersed in water, again consult the company for more information on cleaning your blind to avoid damaging your blind.

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