I posted about how I clean my blinds back in THIS post in 2010.
Well guess what my fabulous friends, I haven't hardly touched those blinds since then.
Isn't that pathetic? Don't answer that.
Isn't that pathetic? Don't answer that.
Anyway, here's a re-cap for those of you who may be new to my blog:
Mix equal parts vinegar + water in a bowl.
Then slip an old sock on your hand, dip your hand (with the sock on it) into the vinegar and water mixture and wipe down each individual slat on the blinds.
Easy.
After every couple of slats, dip the sock on your hand into the cleaner and squeeze it a bit to rinse off the dirt.
It's also helpful to have a second old sock. Once all the slats have been cleaned, slip the second old sock onto your hand and dry off each slat.
The result is beautiful!
Cleaning blinds is not my favorite chore in the world. (obviously)
But cleaning them is really not that difficult.
Especially when using an old sock, which is way less bulky to use in-between all those small spaces, than an old rag would be.
Happy Cleaning!
Happy Cleaning!
12 comments:
Thanks for the tip! I'll be tring this!
I have some seriously dirty blinds - must do this soon! Great tip!
Awesome tip! Must do this.
I loved this. I slipped the sock over my hand, sprayed it with the solution and wiped my hand over each slat. Worked like a charm!
Is this for wood blinds and/or faux wood blinds? :)
What a great idea, can't wait to try it. I have linked your blog to mine thequeensdesign.blog spot.com.
We just got your Christmas card, and I had to check out your blog, but looks like I was just here a few days ago on this particular post! (This is Tommy Humphrey's wife) Your family is beautiful!
Does this work for the regular thin plastic blinds, as well, or only the thick, wooden blinds?
It works for any blinds CCKline....you're just cleaning them and vinegar should be OK.
General suggestion....if your blinds are very dusty consider vacuuming them first with the soft upholstery brush as wetting the dry dust (with the vinegar and water mix) MAY make them smear....depends how dirty they are.
I took my blinds down and put it a tub of very warm water, a cap of bleach and laundry soap and soaked them for about 10-15 minutes and they came out looking like new...While they soaked I cleaned my windows inside and out so much easier when you have a lot of windows and blinds. ..maybe next time I'll soak them in vinegar and water!
Love this idea!!
Barb
I make a mixture of vinegar, water, and a few drops of laundry detergent. I spray it on and wipe each slat. Works like a charm!
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