Cleaning Metal Window Blinds

If the blinds are plastic or metal and you want to leave them in place to clean them make a 50 50 solution of warm water and white vinegar in a bowl or bucket.

Cleaning metal window blinds.

This keeps it from spraying backwards and ending up on the blinds where it can attract dirt and dust. Mix in a little mild dishwashing soap. Wet a car washing brush and brush the blinds from side to side and then turn them over and brush the other side. Put a few drops of dishwashing soap in a bucket of water.

Another preventative measure you can take is to always spray window cleaner on a paper towel or rag and never on the window itself. Fill the tub with a couple of inches of warm water and add several squirts of dish soap. For tough stains use a soft brush to scrub the area gently. Remove the window blinds from the window and hang it from the hooks.

Finish by wiping each slat again with a sponge dampened in fresh clean water. Take the blinds outside to your patio or driveway and lay them on a small rug or piece of carpet.