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For a very quick clean to remove dust you can close your Venetian blinds so that all the slats are flat and then wipe the blinds with a cloth or feather duster.

If you want to take time to give your Venetian blinds a thorough clean which we recommend 1-2 times a year:

• Wipe every slat individually with a warm damp cloth. This will remove dust and any small marks. You can even buy e-cloth gloves that allow you to easily wipe the top and bottom of each slat.
• If there are any stubborn stains, you can wipe the mark with soapy water using your usual washing-up detergent or mix a cleaning solution of 50% water and 50% vinegar. The vinegar will not damage your blind but will remove sticky or greasy marks.

If you have Wooden or Faux Wooden blinds you must check with the manufacturer for recommended products as they can be easily stained by cleaning products or the wood can be distorted if you make them too wet.

1. Place a large cloth or old towel at the bottom of your bath to prevent scratches.
2. Fill your bath with warm water and a suitable cleaning solution such as washing-up liquid or white vinegar.
3. Leave the blinds to soak. Depending on how dirty they are, you can leave them for half an hour to several hours.
4. Wipe any marks with a cloth that haven’t been removed by the soaking process.
5. Rinse with clean cold water. Many people find it easiest to hold up their blinds and spray with cold water using the showerhead.
6. Ensure they are completely dry before hanging back up on your clean window (this is a great opportunity to give your windows and window surrounds a deep clean too).
7. The best way to dry them is to hang them from your shower rail or outside, however, if this is not possible, use a dry cloth and/or hairdryer. DO NOT place them on a radiator as the direct heat can warp the slats.

How To Clean A Roman Blind

If the louvres have a plastic-type covering or are aluminium they will be suitable to wash with a damp cloth so you can follow the instructions for Venetian Blinds.
If the louvres are a heavy fabric then it would be better to use the hoover method as with Roman and Roller Blinds.

How To Clean Pleated Blinds

Pleated blinds can be cleaned in the same was as a Roller Blinds, however, you need to be very careful to ensure you don’t damage any of the pleats.

How To Clean Perfect Fit Blinds

Perfect Fit blinds are available as roller, pleated or Venetian blinds so the cleaning instructions for the relevant type of blind can be followed.

To clean the Perfect Fit Blinds frame you can wipe it with a damp cloth, use a vinegar/water mix or a specific uPVC cleaner to remove any grease or grimy marks. Do not use bleach.

If you would like further information or advice on cleaning your blinds, please do get in touch with us at Forth Blinds.