Clean Louver Slats

If you have slatted louver window coverings, they are wonderful for privacy, however, they can sometimes be a pain in the neck to clean. The following tips will give you the necessary information you need to clean your louvered window coverings and to keep them sparkling clean and free of dust.

Tip 1 – Dust Them

Dust your blinds on a regular basis (weekly or monthly) to keep dust from building up. You can do this easily with a paint brush (or cloth) that has been sprayed with a window cleaning product. Close the blinds and use the brush to clean one side; then open them and close them to the expose the opposite side surfaces and clean them with your brush.

Tip 2 - Clean Them Annually

If you have louvered blinds, remove and clean them once a year (or more if circumstances require). Submerge them one at a time in several inches of warm, soapy (dish detergent) bathtub water and clean them with the brush. Wipe excess water from them, then re-hang them. For blinds that are too big for the tub, you can take them outdoors and wash them with a soft brush and a bucket of sudsy water. Use a garden hose to rinse them off.