Cleaning Levolor Mini Blinds

Before hidden brackets homeowners normally placed a curtain or valance over blind headrails if they chose to hide the intrusive hardware.

Cleaning levolor mini blinds.

You can clean the blind hanging in place or you can take it down. Wet a car washing brush and brush the blinds from side to side and then turn them over and brush the other side. To clean mini blinds use the 50 50 solution and put a clean sock over your hand. Avoid harsh cleaning solutions or equipment as these can potentially cause shrinkage and or color damage to your blind.

Hidden brackets provide a way to hang levolor miniblinds without having unsightly blind hardware showing. Let the blinds air dry or wipe them dry them with a cloth. To clean metal and vinyl blinds follow this method. If you choose to remove the blinds for cleaning cover the area they will be laid on with a plastic drop cloth or open a large plastic trash bag for easier clean up later.

Dip the sock in the solution and wipe each slat. An upholstery brush attachment helps loosen materials clinging to the blinds. Put the water and vinegar solution on a rag old sock or other cleaning cloth and rub down both sides of each slat. Avoid contact with window cleaning products.

Vacuuming the blinds first helps remove cobwebs and debris that are clinging to the slats. Use biodegradable soap if you don t want to use vinegar outside. Put a few drops of dishwashing soap in a bucket of water. Metal blinds can be cleaned with a soft dust cloth a dusting mitt or a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment.

Rub them down with your vinegar and water solution. Today levolor miniblinds have slim sleek headrails that serve as a focal point. Rinse the sock under running water as needed. Slide the blinds out of the bracket.

To dust the outside lightly stroke with a brush vacuum attachment or feather duster. Once both brackets are open hold onto the blinds with both hands. To clean with water use a lukewarm damp sponge and lightly dab. Clean the blinds and shades while they are hanging up or by remove them and lay them on a flat surface.

By tilting the slats down but not quite closed you ll be able to clean most of the top surface of each slat. Rinse the blinds with the hose. You may now clean or replace the blinds. Take the blinds outside to your patio or driveway and lay them on a small rug or piece of carpet.