Guide to Spring Cleaning Window Blinds

Those who live in a place with four seasons difficult to clean their houses during winter days. Every inch of the house must be cleaned for free from the layer of dust and soot accumulation method of heating and lighting day during the winter. The sun in early spring also reveals the cobwebs and dust in the corner of the window space and especially window blinds.

An organized youth can be done in five important areas of the house: kitchen, the bathroom, living room, dining room and bedroom. The goal is to clean things cluttered and freshen rooms will be ready for spring. For ease, you can create a checklist or action plan on cleaning the main tasks for every part of the house. If you have a dark room, installation of bulbs work to improve the lighting in May your help. It is also better if you prepare the device that is needed in the clean house.

While spring cleaning could be tiresome, you can apply your own styles to make this tradition enjoyable. Be sure that your spring cleaning is fit on your schedule (best on weekends) and your energy. If you have kids in your family, you can encourage each of them to participate the cleaning operation. You can add music or fun while cleaning your house. Once you have a solid plan, you should determine which task you to carry out first. Many people prefer to begin by cleaning one room before the other. They usually feel more satisfied with one room completed at a time than cleaning everything all at once.

The best task to do for each room is cleaning of window treatments (i.e., window blinds, shades and shutters). For most blinds, you only need to have a feather duster or a soft vacuum attachment to clean your blinds and maintain its new looks. However, you should take precautions when using cleaning solutions or products. If feather duster or soft vacuum attachment fails to clean aluminum or vinyl-type blinds, you can alternatively get a piece of cloth and damp it with warm water or mild detergent to clean over them. If your window blinds are made of wood, the conventional methods would do. However, when it fails to work, you can use a cleaning product especially made for cleaning or polishing wooden blinds slats. Never use water or water-based solutions for your wooden shades because it may permanently damage your blinds. Water is only recommended for use if your blinds are fabric-made. Even so, be it your last option, since using a mild detergent and sponge blotting is more effective.

Removing your blinds for cleaning would be a good decision than dusting it while hanging. Doing such may reveal your blinds concealed portions of the blinds that accumulated dust and dirt. It also helps you decide whether you need to clean your window glass and corners.

It is important to remember that you do not need to wait for another spring cleaning just to clean your house. Regular cleaning to window blinds and shades (and all other things) can help preserve the looks and maintain a favorable atmosphere of your house to your family, friends and visitors.
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