How to wash vertical fabric blinds at home?

Together with the acquisition of fabric blinds, the interior of the house becomes more stylish and modern. They are very convenient to use and save space. But after some time, the blinds, like any curtains, begin to gather dust, and there is a need to wash them. How to wash vertical fabric blinds at home? - The question is multifaceted. Consider the main points.

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What blinds can be washed?

Even at the stage of choosing and buying curtains, it is necessary to study the instructions for use and cleaning of this type of blinds, and if such information is not available, then it is better to choose a different model, since there is a risk that manufacturers did not indicate recommendations for care due to the poor quality of the goods.

To understand which blinds and how to wash, consider the recommendations:

  • If we talk about washing in a washing machine, then only cotton or synthetic lamellas are suitable for it.
  • Jacquard blinds are washed only by hand. Moreover, first they are cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, and then washed with a soft damp cloth.

Important! Neither plastic panels, nor wood or aluminum, nor even lamellas with fiberglass, in any case must not be washed in a washing machine. Read about how to care for them in our separate article. "How to wash the blinds?".

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Basic recommendations for washing vertical blinds

For anyone who decides to wash vertical fabric houses blinds themselves, one should take into account the main points that are easy to apply to any type of fabric cloths.

First rule

Be sure to read the instructions that came with the package on how to wash the vertical blinds. The instructions detail tips for caring for your type of curtains. If the instructions are lost or lacking in information, see the tips below.

Second rule

Do not wash the blinds too often. A special coating deteriorates from this, which protects them from dust, which makes them contaminated even faster.

It is recommended to wash the blinds once every six months or a year.

Important! It is very convenient to combine this process with washing windows in an apartment. If the blinds are dusting faster, it is better to rinse them manually.

Third rule

If a strong contamination appears on the canvas (for example, a coffee stain), then it is better to clean it immediately.

In any case, no matter how you monitor the cleanliness of fabric blinds, washing them in a car is inevitable, as the fabric perfectly absorbs odors and collects dust on itself.

Important! Washing in a washing machine is a big risk, so you need to make sure that the fabric does not fade and does not sit down during cleaning.

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How to wash vertical blinds?

First you need to dismantle the curtains and disconnect the lamellas from the fasteners. When analyzing structures, it is better to refer to the tag with instructions. In general, you need to remove the protective cover and unscrew all the fasteners.

Important! After the lamellas are removed, they are wiped off from dust or vacuum cleaned.

Following are several cleaning options:

  1. Washing the blinds in the washing machine.
  2. Manual cleaning of cloths.
  3. Washing the blinds in an upright position without removing.

Washing blinds without removing

This is a very mild cleaning method, but due to the complexity of the process, it is rarely used, mainly to remove individual stains on curtains.

Important! The difficulty of cleaning vertical blinds in suspension is that the risk of stains and stains from detergent is very high.

An additional minus to this type of work is the need to almost always hold your hands upstairs and carry out the procedure on a stepladder or stool.

How to wash vertical fabric blinds without removing:

  1. The first thing to do when cleaning the blinds in an upright position is to vacuum them. You need to vacuum it gently, at low power, using a soft nozzle (for example, for furniture).
  2. Next, a detergent solution is made, and with a sponge or soft cloth, the blinds are cleaned, paying special attention to strong dirt.

Important! Do not rub one spot for a long time, because the use of brute force is fraught with the removal of the protective coating of the curtains. It is also not recommended to wet the curtains very much, because the lamellas can become deformed from getting wet, and stains may appear on them.

  1. After the blinds are washed, the soapy water is changed to clean, without additives, and again gently pass with a soft sponge along the entire length of the curtains.

Important! Special drying with this cleaning method is not required. You just need to leave the blinds alone for a while, and they will dry.

Washing the blinds in the washing machine

A less laborious option is to wash the lamellas in the machine. But this method is suitable only for the lucky owners of curtains made of synthetic and cotton fabrics.

But even synthetic lamellas must be cleaned carefully, observing simple but very important rules:

  • after removing the curtains, it is necessary to clean the visible dirt and dust;
  • in the presence of stubborn spots - you need to wash them manually;
  • if the curtains are so dirty that even manual cleaning does not help, you can soak them for half an hour in warm water with washing powder.

The main recommendations on how to wash vertical blinds in a washing machine:

  1. Narrow lamellas can be folded one on one, about seven pieces, rolled up and stuffed into a washing machine. If the strips are too wide for your washing machine, they are twisted about five each.
  2. In order to protect the canvases and drum of the machine, you can use a protective cover for washing, or make it yourself out of a duvet cover or pillowcase.
  3. Washing in a washing machine involves the use of washing powder. For blinds, you need to choose soft powders, without aggressive components. In no case should you use bleach or other stain remover - it will easily spoil the delicate coating of the curtains.
  4. The water temperature during washing should not exceed 30 degrees Celsius, and the washing mode must be selected the mildest of the available programs.
  5. The mechanical spin mode when washing the blinds is not recommended.
  6. At the end of the wash, the lamellas are laid out in the bathroom and rinsed with a shower.

Important! In addition to the washing machine, you can use a vacuum cleaner or a steamer for mechanical cleaning. The steamer can easily cope with complex stains that cannot be removed even with washing. If you have not acquired such a device yet, it makes sense to think about buying as much as possible, because it will come in handy again and again for various purposes. Read more about selection, popular models and applications in our separate publication. "Steamer for home use".

Hand wash blinds with vertical slats

Washing in a washing machine is convenient, but very dangerous for covering curtains.

It is much safer to wash the blinds manually. There are two options for manual cleaning of the lamellas: without removing from the fasteners and removing the strip completely.

It is most convenient to wash the removed lamellas in the bathroom. To do this, you need such tools:

  • You can use a mild detergent, for example, to clean carpets or furniture.
  • Also, baby laundry detergents or a neutral shower gel will cope perfectly with the task.
  • For manual washing, you will also need a soft cloth or sponge.

Important! The main criterion for choosing what to wash is the absence of scratching elements on the fabric. When choosing a detergent, a liquid or gel structure and the absence of chlorine and other aggressive bleaches in the composition are preferred.

How to wash vertical fabric blinds at home:

  1. When all the elements have been removed, the weights and chains are disconnected, the sheets are lowered into the bath and washed with warm water under the shower.
  2. Then warm water is collected in the bath and a little detergent is added.
  3. With gentle movements, trying not to damage the coating, the lamellas are washed, after which they are left in a soap solution for 15-20 minutes.
  4. The procedure is repeated 2-3 times, after which the water is drained and rinsed with clean soap blinds.

Important! Please note that in order to avoid damage, the lamellas are cleaned with vertical movements along the entire length of the strip, avoiding excesses of the canvases.

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How to dry vertical blinds?

  1. Drying of the lamellas takes place either in a vertical state, suspended in place immediately after cleaning, or in a horizontal, on an even smooth surface.
  2. For horizontal drying, a long clothes dryer or clean floor is perfect.
  3. Beware of the bright sun, which can easily damage the delicate coating of curtains and hot air, from which the blinds are deformed.
  4. If bends appear on the fabric - you need to smooth them out manually, but do not press down with heavy objects.
  5. After drying, the lamellas can be gently ironed through gauze or cloth, at the very minimum power of the iron.
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Useful Tips:

  1. Before washing, make sure that the fabric does not fade (especially with brightly colored fabrics). To do this, you can conduct an experiment: take a white cloth, wet and rub the painted lamellas. If the rag remains white, then the blinds can be washed easily. The same principle of verification should be used if you are the owner of curtains with a pattern - otherwise, when washing, the pattern may leak or smear.
  2. Cotton blinds after getting wet may become smaller, so when buying even manufacturers recommend paying attention to this property of cotton and buying cloths slightly longer than necessary.
  3. If the question arises, how to wash vertical blinds in case of heavy contamination on unfamiliar material or complex coating, it is better to contact a proven dry cleaning service, cleaning company or replace the contaminated parts with new ones. This is more expensive than washing the blinds manually, but guarantees an excellent result.
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Now you have an idea of ​​several ways to wash vertical fabric blinds at home, and when the time comes for cleaning, you only have to choose the best option for yourself. We hope you do it right and you don’t have to put in too much effort to bring the window decor into proper shape.

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