How Do I Clean My Custom Blinds?
Custom-made blinds for windows come in a variety of materials, including wood, faux wood, plastic and fabric. Cleaning your blinds properly depends on what material they are made out of and how they are made. Custom blinds with special features like pulls and borders, for example, require more effort to clean. All blinds, however, can be made to look like new with the right tools and processes. General Instructions Step 1 Lay an old sheet on the floor to catch dirt, dust and dead insects. Step 2 Set up a ladder so you can comfortably reach the top of the blinds. Step 3 Vacuum the blinds first with the brush attachment on your vacuum. This will eliminate the top layer of loose dust. Step 4 Adjust the blinds so that they are open and each slat lies horizontally. Step 5 Dust each slat with a cloth mitt that fits over your hand. A mitt gives you better control than a rag, which can get caught in the slats and is more difficult to handle. Step 6 Rub a new fabric-softener sheet over the enti
