How To Clean Your Faux Wood Blinds

How To Clean Your Faux Wood Blinds

Perhaps The New Home You Just Moved In Had Blinds That Weren’t So Clean, Or They Had Accumulated Dirt Since You Last Gave Them A Good Cleaning. You’re In Luck If Your Faux Wood Blinds Are Looking A Little Dusty, Grimy, Or Smudged Because They’re One Of The Simplest Window Treatments To Clean! Faux Wood Is More Durable And Water-Safe Than Real Wood Since It Is Made Of A Composite Substance That Resembles Wood.

 

How Are Faux Wood Blinds Dusted?

When It Comes To Cleaning Your Faux Wood Blinds, This Will Probably Be Your Most Regular Duty. Use A Feather Duster Or A Dry Microfiber Cloth To Dust Your Blinds Once A Week. Close The Blinds First, Then Work Your Way Up, Down, And Side To Side Over Each Slat With The Duster Or Cloth To More Quickly Clean Dirty Blinds. Repeat The Process Of Opening The Blinds, Closing Them Again In The Opposite Way. After Dusting, You Can Apply A Dryer Sheet To The Slats To Prevent Further Dust Accumulation.

 

Getting Rid Of Stained Faux Wood Blinds

The Instructions Below Might Assist If Your Blinds Need More Care Than A Quick Wipe Down With A Microfiber Cloth. 

 

Step 1: Prepare A Mild Detergent And Lukewarm Water Solution That Has Been Diluted.

Step 2: Draw The Blinds So They Only Face One Way.

Step 3: Wipe Each Slat With A Moist Washcloth Or Microfiber Cloth.

Step 4: Repeat Steps 2 And 3 For The Blind Slats’ Opposite Side.

Step 5: Use A Clean Towel To Blot The Spots Dry.

 

If The Dust Is Too Heavy For A Duster Or Microfiber Cloth, This Method Is Extremely Useful. If You Reside In A Humid Environment Where Dust Adheres Faster To The Blinds, It Is Also Useful.

 

How To Use Vinegar To Clean Faux Wood Blinds

Blinds Installed In Your Bathroom And Kitchen Might Become Fairly Dirty. A Solution Of One Part Lukewarm Water And One Part White Vinegar May Be Used To Clean Your Blinds. Gloves Are A Good Option For Hand Protection.

 

Avoid These Cleaning Techniques For Faux Wood Blinds

Some People Might Advise Cleaning Your Faux Wood Blinds In The Bathtub Or With Water.

For A Number Of Good Reasons, We Would Never Advise Doing This.

 

• For Starters, Water Can Harm Your Blinds’ Interior Workings. Your Blinds Will Start To Malfunction If Internal Parts Start To Rust, And They Can Even Stop Working Altogether. Blinds Should Not Be Submerged In Water Or Have The Headrail Or Interior Parts Wetted As This Might Cause Corrosion And Other Damage.
• Secondly, Certain Individuals Would Assert That Faux Wood Blinds Won’t Warp When Exposed To Moisture. This Is True, But Only In Typical Situations. It Is Undoubtedly True That Faux Wood Blinds Are Frequently Selected For Rooms Like The Kitchen Since They Can Withstand Increased Humidity And Moisture Levels. Faux Wood Blinds Are Far More Moisture Resistant Than Real Wood, But That Doesn’t Mean You Should Soak Them In The Tub. They Are Made To Endure Some Dampness, Though Maybe Not Total Submersion.
• Thirdly, If You Expose Your Blinds To A Lot Of Water, Harsh Chemicals, Or Cleaning Agents, They Could Become Discoloured.

 

How Can I Clean The Dirt And Grime That Have Been Built Up On My Faux Wood Blinds?

Because They Are Synthetic In Origin, Faux Wood Blind Slats Are Waterproof. Use A Microfiber Cloth Bathed In Warm, Soapy Water To Scrub Them Clean. Use Of Abrasive Cleansers Might Result In Finish Or Paint Damage. With A Clean Towel, Dry Each Slat.

 

Slats From Routeless Blinds, Or Ones Without Holes In The Centre, May Be Taken Off For Simpler Cleaning. When You’re Finished, Re-Slide Them In And Line Up The Chord Notches With The Notches.

 

Blinds Should Not Be Submerged In Water Or Have The Headrail Or Interior Parts Wetted As This Might Cause Corrosion And Other Damage.

 

Slats From Faux Wood Blinds, Or Ones Without Holes In The Centre, May Be Taken Off For Easier Cleaning. When You’re Finished, Re-Slide Them In And Line Up The Chord Notches With The Notches.

 

How Do I Clean My Faux Wood Blinds Without Damaging Them?

You Might Wish To Clean Your Blinds In Germy Areas Like Restrooms Or Kitchens. To Make A Solution That Kills Germs, Use One Part Water And One Part White Vinegar.  Use The Solution And A Clean Towel To Wipe All Of The Slats. Use A Different Cloth To Dry Each Slat.