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Are you planning to clean your fabric blinds yourself? This needs to be done carefully to avoid any damage to the material. Follow these simple step-by-step instructions for effective cleaning of these window treatments.
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Christmas Cleaning Tips for Fabric Blinds (Without Taking Them Down)
Winter is almost here. Before the guests gather in your Vaughan home to celebrate Christmas, you will likely want to do a little clean-up. While making your floors shine is important, you also need to pay attention to your window treatments. • If you have installed fabric blinds like Roman blinds or vertical blinds, the dirt accumulated on them may be easily visible. But taking them down and cleaning them requires a lot of work. Plus, you may damage them. • The best way to clean the fabric blinds in your Vaughan home is to do so without removing them from their windows. Keep reading to learn how to easily clean your blinds before the holiday season arrives.
Expert Way to Clean Fabric Blinds (Step-by-Step Method) 1. Gather Your Cleaning Supplies 3. Remove the Dirt and Dust 4. Spot Clean the Stains 5. Allow the Blinds to Dry
1. Gather Your Cleaning Supplies To get started with cleaning the fabric blinds in your Vaughan home, make sure you have all the necessary supplies. Most of these you likely have already. They include a vacuum cleaner, a dust beater, microfiber cloths, mild dish soap, and baking soda. Depending on the severity of the dirt and stains, you will have to use one or a combination of these items.
2. Close the Blinds Open kitchen blinds and windows in your Vaughan home help to keep your home well-ventilated. However, it also brings in dirt and dust inside. As you will be keeping your windows and blinds closed during the winter months, the accumulated dirt will be clearly visible on the fabrics of your blinds. So, make sure you close the blinds first to let the maximum fabric be exposed for effective cleaning.
3. Remove the Dirt and Dust Dirt and dust easily accumulate on fabric blinds, especially if they have pleats and folds like Roman blinds. Attach a soft brush to your vacuum cleaner to clean up the dust without ruining the embroidery. While vacuuming, start from the top and gently use downward strokes. Remember to focus on the edges and bottom area of each slat where dirt and dust accumulate the most. You can also use a clean microfiber cloth or duster to wipe off the dust from each slat.
4. Spot Clean the Stains Use the spot-cleaning method to remove any stains from your fabric blinds. If you have children or pets, there is a high chance of stains on the blinds. If you have them in your kitchen windows, stains are to be expected. Prepare a gentle liquid solution by adding a few drops of dishwashing liquid to a bowl of lukewarm water. Dip a microfiber cloth and wring out the excess liquid. Then dab the stains while placing a hand behind the affected area of the fabric. Wet another cloth slightly and rub the area to remove the soapy residue. If there is a stubborn stain, dip a slightly damp cloth in dry baking soda before gently rubbing the stain.
5. Allow the Blinds to Dry Leave the blinds in their extended position and allow them to air-dry completely. You can also use a hair dryer, but keep it on a low-speed setting.
Some Dos and Don’ts to Remember When Cleaning Fabric Blinds ●Clean your fabric blinds regularly with a microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner to avoid dirt build-up. ●Don’t allow stains to sit for a long period of time. ●Only use gentle cleaning solutions to remove stains. ●Don’t scrub the blinds using force. ●Use only a soft brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Fabric blinds in your Vaughan home are an excellent addition to your interior decor. Now that you know their proper cleaning method, you can enhance the look of your home for the holiday season. Following these steps will also prevent you from damaging the fabric and allow you to enjoy the benefits of your window treatments for many years.
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