You intended to keep up with your housework, but the blinds may have escaped your notice for a long time. Perhaps there was too many things that spattered in the kitchen or your kids got too rambunctious in their room. Now they look quite dirty and you want to change that.

It may be tempting to hire a Los Angeles blind cleaner, but there are also things that you can do yourself. It all depends on what state your blinds are in.

First Vacuum the Blinds

Put on a brush attachment on your vacuum hose and close the blinds. The vacuum will get the largest pieces of dust and dirt off. Be sure that you get any dirt or dust that fall on the windowsill or the floor.

Be sure to also vacuum both sides of the blinds and the framework. Hold the framework to make sure that you are doing a steady job. You can do this with both horizontal and vertical blinds.

Dust Them Next

You may find that, despite your best efforts, there is still dirt and dust remaining on the blinds. Get a duster and clean between the open blinds. Getting a microfiber mitt to wipe those blinds is another option for you.

Be sure to check the sides of the blinds and the window sill. If you ignore those, then the dust and dirt from the middle of the blinds can migrate there and cause you to have to do more cleaning later.

Wet Clean Them

Doing the above will help you make a lot of headway with the dirt and dust, but it won’t touch any build-up of grease or other substances. You’re going to have to get soap, water, and some white vinegar for that.

Put Them In Your Tub

If your blinds are really dirty and trying to do any of the above are not working, then you can take them off the window and put them in your bathtub. Fill the tub with water and add dish soap and white vinegar. Let them soak for a while and then take them out and wipe them down before putting them back where they were.

Doing this only takes a small amount of time and work. If you follow these steps, you should have clean blinds that will stand out in your home.