Pro Tips for Cleaning Wood and Faux Wood Blinds

Wood blinds are often a great addition to living rooms, dens, and media rooms. They offer plenty of function and practical use, while many blinds come in shades and styles that can complement a variety of interior design schemes. However, cleaning and general upkeep for wood blinds and faux wood blinds may give homeowners cause for pause.

Here at ED’s Paint and Decorating, we’re experts at knowing how to clean and maintain all your interior window treatments – and this includes knowing how to clean faux wood blinds and genuine wood blinds. From vacuums to cleaning solutions, here are some of the ways to give your wood or faux wood blinds a professional-level cleaning.

• Choose the Right Products: The first thing you’ll want to do when you begin cleaning your wood or faux wood blinds is to gather the right cleaning products and materials. Many household vacuums have handy attachments that allow you to pass over your blinds and get rid of dust without damaging them. Do your blinds need more than dusting? You can also get a small bucket filled with warm water, mild dish soap, and a washcloth to remove built-up grime for faux wood blinds. If your blinds are genuine wood, such as the Hunter Douglas Parkland® Wood Blinds, consider getting a wood cleaner and rag.
• Close Your Blinds: Lower your blinds so that they cover the length of your window. Whether your blinds are real or faux wood, you should have access to each individual slat. This will make it easy to see any dust, dirt, or grime that’s accumulated across your blinds, allowing you to get a complete clean in just one session.
• Start with Dusting: Whether you want to use an appropriate vacuum attachment or a soft microfiber cloth, one of the first things you’ll want to do once your blinds are fully closed is to give them a good dusting. Simply run your cloth or vacuum attachment across the slats to remove any caked-on dust. Depending on the severity, it may take more than one attempt.
• Wipe Down Your Blinds: Once you’ve dusted your blinds, you may need to wipe them down with a wet cloth. If your blinds are 100% genuine wood, then a household wood cleaner will be your best bet. Simply use your favorite product and a rag to get your blinds clean. If you have something like the Hunter Douglas Everwood® Faux Wood Blinds, then you can dip a washcloth into a bucket of warm water and mild dish detergent to get your blinds looking as good as new.
• Flip and Repeat: Once you’ve cleaned the side that’s facing you, flip the blinds over and complete the process on the other side.

Tips for Cleaning Wood and Faux Wood Blinds near Lexington, SC

For more tips and advice for cleaning your interior window treatments, stop by and talk to the experts at ED’s Paint & Decorating. You can also give us a call at (803) 359-1222 or contact us online to learn more. We have a range of Hunter Douglas window blinds, shutters, and shades to fit every South Carolina home.

We serve residents in Lexington, SC, as well as the surrounding areas of Columbia, Chapin, Irmo, and West Columbia.