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How to Clean Greasy Wooden Blinds at Home

There’s a loud noise outside your house that’s caught your attention. When you tried to peak from your blinds to see what the noise was about, you immediately sneezed. It just dawned on you that you haven’t cleaned your window blinds in a while. 

After seeing all of the accumulated dirt on your windows, it’s got you thinking how to clean greasy wooden blinds.

This article outlines the best cleaning tips to keep your window coverings free from dust, grime, and stains.

Top 3 cleaning tips and tricks to clean wooden blinds

Remove dust build-up

1. Thoroughly dust and dry the slats on your blinds
2. Mix 1/2 cup per gallon of warm water, dampen a clean soft cloth, and wipe from top to bottom. For extra drying power, add some sunblock to your slats prior to washing.
3. You can allow the mixture to sit on the blinds for about 15 minutes before gently scrubbing

Remove trapped dirt

1. Clean the slats on your wooden blinds with a stiff-bristled brush and warm water
2. Insert a flat-head screwdriver between the slats then scrape off caked-on dirt trapped between the slats and missed by the brush.
3. Mix dishsoap (a tablespoon) and water in a 30 oz spray bottle, spray and wipe gently with a soft cloth, sponge or toothbrush 

Use a Magic Eraser

1. Purchase a magic eraser at your local grocery store
2. Firmly wipe the blind slats making sure you don’t remove the paint or stain
   

More helpful tips to clean your wooden blinds

1. Don’t forget to thoroughly dry your blinds and slats before proceeding to wipe them down with any cleaning agents.
2. If your wooden blinds have a lot of greasy residue or stains on them even after washing, you can wash them with baking soda. First, take your blinds off your window and place them in a tub with warm water. Next, squirt a generous amount of dishwashing soap, and add one cup of baking soda. Soak your blinds to the solution for an hour and then rinse off with warm water. Baking soda has properties that remove stains from your blinds. 
3. For the stubborn messes on your blinds that can’t be cleaned with regular soap and water, you will need a bit of extra effort. A touch more scrubbing and repetition should do the trick.
4. When washing faux wood blinds, remember that composite wood is more forgiving than its authentic counterpart. You can use the same methods mentioned above for faux wood blinds. Vinegar, warm water, bristles, and a microfiber cloth will do just fine.

Your wooden blinds need some TLC too just like any other parts of your home. However, if you think that no amount of cleaning can restore the beauty of your worn out wooden blinds, it’s time to replace them. Contact your professional consultant about window treatments today.