The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning your Blinds – Wooden Window Blinds

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This is your ultimate guide to cleaning your window blinds and treatments, be sure to read about how to clean a range of other blinds in the blogs to come!


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Because they are made from wood, wooden blinds are extremely easy to clean. Just be sure that you use all the correct products and technique.

One of the quickest ways to clean your wooden blinds is dusting. Simply use a slat cleaner, feather duster or a clean dry cloth and wipe your blinds gently and try your best not to disturb the slats.
Open the slats of your wooden blinds and wipe them clean and then close them and wipe again, this will ensure that all the surface dust is removed.

If you have a vacuum cleaner with a gentle suction setting then you can use it to clean your blinds too. Always remember that it is not a good idea to use your vacuum cleaner on your blinds if you do not have a soft brush attachment – this will cause damage like scuffs and scratches on your blinds.


Any sticky or greasy patches on your blinds can be cleaned off effectively with a clean, damp cloth. You could also add a bit of dishwashing liquid to make the cleaning easier. Wet wipes or baby wipes are also great when it comes to cleaning your wooden blinds, just be sure to wipe away any residue or moisture that is left behind to avoid damage.

Never ever use a lot of water or liquid on your wooden blinds to clean them; excessive moisture can cause serious damage such as bending and breaking. Also avoid using liquid or chemical products as the varnish or finishing on your wooden blinds may fade and peel.

Top 5 tips to remember when cleaning wooden blinds:

- They are so easy to clean
- Opt to use a slat cleaner, feather duster or cloth
- Vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment works wonders
- Be gentle and remove stains with care
- Stay away from liquid products

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