How to Clean Roller Blinds

Your Step-By-Step Guide to Cleaning Roller Blinds

Roller blinds are most often made of fabric because of how they work. Because of this, they are easily cleaned with either a vacuum cleaner or damp cloth. Of course, the first thing you'll need to do before cleaning fabric blinds is to check their care instructions. More so if you plan on using chemical cleaning products. If in doubt, use warm, soapy water made using washing up liquid, or specialised stain remover to tackle the toughest of challenges.

While popping your blind into the washing machine on a delicate wash may seem like a good idea at the outset, it is not. A cycle in the washing machine may result in your blinds creasing, piling, folding, or even tearing. Manufacturers recommend washing your blinds by hand to ensure proper, deep cleaning and brighter blinds than ever.

If you are interested in learning more about general blind cleaning or looking for ways to get rid of a tough stain, this article is for you. There are different ways to protect your blinds from dreaded mould as well as get them looking so clean, no one would blame you for thinking they were new.

Regular Cleaning

You should incorporate cleaning roller blinds into your cleaning rota. Roller blinds should be cleaned every few weeks as a means of avoiding dust building up. Although you can use a common duster to clean blinds, a vacuum cleaner is more effective in eliminating all traces of dust particles.

When using a vacuum cleaner to clean your blinds, you should open your blind completely to avoid leaving dust caught in its folds. Moreover, vacuuming is most effective when using the upholstery brush attachment, if you have one. Like with most other cleaning tasks, it's best to begin from top to bottom, holding the edge to get it flat while vacuuming.

For an even deeper clean, run a damp cloth over the blind once you finish vacuuming. This way you can get rid of grime which is invisible to the naked eye. In a small bucket, add washing up liquid to lukewarm water. Remember, bleach will more often than not discolour any fabric it touches, so avoid using it to clean your blinds. Moreover, microfibre cloths work best for this type of task.

Once you have vacuumed your blind and then run a damp cloth over it, you should wipe it with a different cloth to remove any washing up liquid residue. Use only water on this cloth, wrung out so that it isn't soaking wet. Blinds should be left to air dry completely before rolling them back up on their rail. If they are not completely dry prior to rolling back up, moisture can remain remain and mould can grow of the fabric, so never rush this stage!