Quick Clean: Window Treatments

When the sun is pouring through your windows, dust and dirt on window treatments can become more apparent. If you’re in the process of selling your house, you really want to keep your windows, blinds, drapes, etc. as clean as possible. Dirty windows are a sight for sore eyes! Give your blinds and curtains a quick yet thorough clean with these easy step-by-step tips.

                                Quick Clean: All Window Treatments:

• Washable Curtains: Some fabric window treatments, like cotton curtain panels, are machine washable. Many, however, like fabric shades or custom-made drapes are not. First, check the tag for care instructions. If they’re washable, you can wash and re-hang them.

• Non-Washable Drapes: For styles or fabric types you can’t easily launder, start by removing dust and hair with a vacuum tool or lint roller. If the curtains aren’t difficult to detach, you can even take them outside and shake them like a rug.
  
• Brilliant Blinds: For blinds, we use Swiffer 360° Dusters. It's flexible and made to squeeze perfectly into the grooves and crevices of slats in blinds. And it won’t spread around the dust and allergens like feather dusters can, which is great for family members with seasonal allergies. Simply run the 360° Dusters horizontally in rows along the front and back of each set of blinds.
• To Deep Clean: Blinds: If dirt and grime have been building up on your blinds all winter, it may be time to give them a deep clean. Pick a day with good weather and enjoy some sunshine while you follow these simple steps for cleaning metal and plastic blinds outside.

MATERIALS
Dusting tool ( like Swiffer 360° Dusters)
All-purpose cleaner ( like Mr. Clean or your personal preference)
Bucket of warm water
Sponge
Large bath towel

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove loose dust and dirt first, using the dusting method of your choice.
2. Close and remove your blinds. To remove, simply pull up the tabs on each end and slide the blinds out. Lay them flat out in an open area, such as your driveway or patio. Avoid grassy areas so bits of grass and dirt don’t get stuck to your freshly cleaned blinds.
3. Lay the bath towel under the blinds. Spray generously with the cleaner and let sit for several minutes.
4. Dampen the sponge. Wipe the slats in a horizontal motion until all the dust and dirt buildup is wiped clean. Wipe with clean water or spray with a garden hose.
5. Reverse the slats and repeat.
6. Allow the blinds to dry for at least an hour before re-hanging. Use this time to enjoy the nice weather with family or friends!

What cleaning shortcuts do you use for keeping your home light and airy all summer long? Share your secrets in the commenting section below. 


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