How to Clean Dusty, Dirty Blinds: 3 Ways

Like windowsills, light switch plates, and ceiling fan blades, it's easy to forget about cleaning your blinds. Then one day, you open them and notice the build-up of dust and other debris. Thankfully, this oft-forgotten task isn't so bad if you're strategic. Regardless of what your blinds are made of—plastic, aluminum, wood—here's how to clean blinds the quick and easy way.

How Often to Clean Blinds

The longer you wait to clean your blinds, the more dust you'll have to deal with. As a general rule, try to clean your blinds every few weeks to keep dust from building up . Try to clean your blinds when you dust, so you'll get in the habit of doing it. Also, dust blinds before you vacuum or sweep, so you can remove the dust from your home rather than simply spread it around.

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