How To Clean Vertical Blinds In Bathtub

Transfer the slats or entire blind to your bath tub.

How to clean vertical blinds in bathtub.

Washing with hot water can melt the glue unravelling the fold and exposing the weight. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Spread out a tarp outdoors or place the blinds in a bathtub depending on their size and stiffness. Mix in a little mild dishwashing soap.

To clean them start by dusting them with a microfiber cloth. Turn on the showerhead to rinse the blind with fresh warm water. Use water that s warm but not too hot to the touch. You can clean fabric vertical blinds without removing the vanes.

Add 2 or 3 cups of liquid bleach to the cold water as you. Warm water is always much better it s just as efficient at stain removal yet won t ruin any glued sections. Drain the soapy water with the blind still in the bathtub. If you re cleaning vertical blinds in a bathtub basin or bucket you can use your hands to gauge the temperature of the water.

Fill the bathtub with warm water and dish soap. Dry each slat with a soft towel. Keep filling the tub until you can completely submerge your blinds in the water. To remove dust from vinyl vanes wipe down the slats with a microfiber cloth.

Wash the slats with warm soapy water and a soft cloth or sponge. Do not use water on wood blinds. Put a few drops of liquid dish soap in the tub to help clean off any dirt or grime from the 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.

Plug the drain and fill the tub with cold water until it covers the blind or slats.