When it comes to cleaning wooden blinds, you will find that the job itself can be an easy one. You want to be sure that you know the right steps to take and what to watch out for. Wooden blinds are beautiful but can easily collect dust and dirt. This is why keeping them on a cleaning schedule will continue to make them look beautiful and clean for years to come.
What Not To Do
The first thing that you should know about cleaning your wooden blinds is exactly what not to do. The sooner you know this, the safer your wooden blinds will be. The first thing that you should know in the ‘what not to do’ category is never use water. This is going to do much more harm than good.
Your blinds will suffer from discoloration and just damage in general. Water and wood do not go well together, water will warp wood. If the manufacturer’s instructions allow moisture then it should never be anything more than a lightly damp cloth. If you cannot find the instructions, then step away from the water.
Dry Clean
Your wooden blinds will benefit from a dry clean from a vacuum with an attachment or a dry cloth that is very soft. If you are able to keep them dusted at least once a week then cleaning them will never be a chore. If your blinds are horizontal then they should be facing downward. If you have verticle blinds then simply keep them lightly closed.
Work in the direction that your blinds face. For example, horizontal blinds should be cleaned from right to left or left to right. Start from the top always, verticle blinds should be cleaned from top to bottom. If you are cleaning with a cloth only clean in one direction, do not move the rag back and forth as this will only spread the dust.
Add Shine
If you want to make your wooden blinds shine then you are allowed to use a diluted wood cleaner. You can also use a non wax furniture polish. If you are using these then you will need to be sure to carefully clean each slat one by one.
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