Cleaning Levolor Mini Blinds
Slide the blinds out of the bracket.
Cleaning levolor mini blinds. To clean metal and vinyl blinds follow this method. To clean mini blinds use the 50 50 solution and put a clean sock over your hand. Wet a car washing brush and brush the blinds from side to side and then turn them over and brush the other side. Avoid harsh cleaning solutions or equipment as these can potentially cause shrinkage and or color damage to your blind.
You may now clean or replace the blinds. Follow these easy cleaning tips and your shades will stay soft and beautiful for years to come. Use biodegradable soap if you don t want to use vinegar outside. Avoid contact with window cleaning products.
Rinse the sock under running water as needed. 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. To dust the outside lightly stroke with a brush vacuum attachment or feather duster. An upholstery brush attachment helps loosen materials clinging to the blinds.
Today levolor miniblinds have slim sleek headrails that serve as a focal point. By tilting the slats down but not quite closed you ll be able to clean most of the top surface of each slat. Take the blinds outside to your patio or driveway and lay them on a small rug or piece of carpet. Put the water and vinegar solution on a rag old sock or other cleaning cloth and rub down both sides of each slat.
Dip the sock in the solution and wipe each slat. Pull the blinds out towards you to remove them from the brackets. Vacuuming the blinds first helps remove cobwebs and debris that are clinging to the slats. Once both brackets are open hold onto the blinds with both hands.
Let the blinds air dry or wipe them dry them with a cloth. Metal blinds can be cleaned with a soft dust cloth a dusting mitt or a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment. You can clean the blind hanging in place or you can take it down. Clean the blinds and shades while they are hanging up or by remove them and lay them on a flat surface.
Put a few drops of dishwashing soap in a bucket of water. Hidden brackets provide a way to hang levolor miniblinds without having unsightly blind hardware showing. Rub them down with your vinegar and water solution. Close the blinds in one.