How to Clean Mini Blinds

Mini-blinds are very convenient and attractive window treatments. They typically have either vertical or horizontal slats, and are woven either from natural or synthetic reeds.

The only disadvantage they have is that they cannot be cleaned easily. Cleaning mini blinds doesn't require strength ? it requires delicate handling. The following instructions should help clarify how to clean them.

As a first step, you should vacuum-clean them while the mini blinds are still hanging on your window. This process will help to remove excess dust. Next, you should remove the mini-blinds from the window and take them either outside or to the bathroom for a wet wash.

For the liquid washing component, you will need a hose, a clothesline, a bucket and a sponge. Make a mixture of one-part water, to one-part ammonia in the bucket. Gently apply the mixture on the mini-blinds, front and back. Allow the mixture to stand on the blinds for about five minutes, after which you just hose them. Wipe the mini-blinds with a soft cloth and hang them on the clothesline to dry.

To help prevent dust buildup, rub down the mini-blinds with an anti-static dryer sheet.

The above instructions are most relevant for cleaning cloth mini blinds. However, on the other hand, if your mini blinds are made of wood, clean them like you clean any of your wood furniture.

Mini Blinds Info provides detailed information about vinyl, discount, wood, faux wood, custom, and aluminum mini blinds, plus advice on cleaning mini blinds. Mini Blinds Info is the sister site of Wood Blinds Web.

Light my fire . just not too bright - Ottawa Citizen

Light my fire . just not too bright Ottawa Citizen By Daniel Drolet, Citizen Special February 4, 2012 Fire and technology were hot items at the Interior Design Show that ended Sunday in Toronto. But the 2012 design world seems to be conflicted about colour, with orange timidly standing out amid a lot ... and more »

Wanted: Design experts
Are you a Triangle-area interior designer? Home & Garden invites you to join our team of volunteer home-decorating experts.

Waldo Fernandez to Design This Year's Oscar Greenroom - Curbed National

Curbed National

Waldo Fernandez to Design This Year's Oscar Greenroom Curbed National This year's Architectural Digest Greenroom, created by renowned interior designer Waldo Fernandez, is inspired by Hollywood of the 1930s and 40s. Fernandez's vision for the Greenroom references the Billy Haines-decorated Beverly Hills home of director ...

Interior designer lists Greater Uptown 4BD - Ultimate Memorial

Interior designer lists Greater Uptown 4BD Ultimate Memorial Louise Girard is the owner of Girard Interior Design Inc. She received her BA from Rice University and earned a graduate degree in interior design at The Art Institute of Houston. According to BlockShopper.com, there have been 532 home sales in Greater ...

Terrys Fabrics Customers Take Decorating Tips from Interior Design Blog - MarketWatch (press release)

Terrys Fabrics Customers Take Decorating Tips from Interior Design Blog MarketWatch (press release) Important to a welcoming and friendly atmosphere is interior design which is why Terrys Fabrics is offering its customers tips and advice on how to decorate the home according to designer trends for 2012. With an abundance of curtains, fabrics, ... and more »

Interior Design vs. Decorating | eHow.com
Interior Design vs. Decorating. Interior design and interior decorating are two separate professions that often overlap. Both are concerned with creating rooms that are ...

Interior design news & notes: Salvaged sinks; 2012 trends; top five requests; and decorating with intent
An old sink plunked into a new setting can add the perfect touch of the past.

Charleston Interior Design Firm Eyes 2012 Expansion - PR Web (press release)

Charleston Interior Design Firm Eyes 2012 Expansion PR Web (press release) Founded in 2008 by Erin Glennon and Amy Inlow, Ingle Interiors has evolved into an award-winning interior design firm with plans to expand in 2012. Since being founded during the unstable economic climate of 2008, Johns Island-based Ingle Interiors has ... and more »

LAM Lighting hosts free interior design workshop this Saturday, Jan. 14, at its Goshen showroom
Goshen LAM Lighting & Design will host a free Interior design workshop at its Goshen showroom on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon.

Decorating a Childs Room - 8 Simple Strategies to Make You Both Happy!

When it comes to decorating a child's room, your approach... Read More

Ceiling Fans: Past and Present

Philip Diehl first invented the ceiling fan in 1882, around... Read More

Decorating A Babies Room

Decorating your child's room should be fun and exciting for... Read More

Choose The Right Colors and Placement For Your Flowers

Some people have a natural artistic ability when it comes... Read More

Furniture Placement Secrets

The easiest and most inexpensive way to invigorate the design... Read More

The Function of Wine Storage Racks

Storing wines is crucial to keeping wines flavor and letting... Read More

7 Tips To Note When You Decorate Your Home

When you decorate your home, think twice about the colors... Read More

How to Select an Interior Designer

Selecting an interior designer is the most important decision that... Read More

Rug - Snug as a Bug!

Rugs are a great way to decoratively cover a floor.... Read More

Decorating for Real Life and Real People

I spent a recent weekend curled up with a stack... Read More

Tribal Persian Rugs

Tribal or nomadic rugs are produced by nomadic and semi-nomadic... Read More

The Benefits of Dried Fruit Baskets

Usually combined with varieties of nuts, dried fruit baskets have... Read More

What are Water Softeners?

Soap scum. Stiff clothing. Clogged pipes. No matter what you... Read More

The Value of Antique Wedgwood China

Since the company is now slightly over 250 years old,... Read More

A Place For Everything In Your Home

Are there homeless items living in your home? If you're... Read More

Decorating, Where Theres a Will Theres a Way

Decorating anything is one of the easiest things in the... Read More

The Benefits of Laminate Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo, a grass once conjuring up images of Pandas and... Read More

Beautiful Lighting Tips 101 - A Crash Course in Lighting Design

Many people cannot immediately identify why they may like or... Read More

The Benefits of Ozone Air Purifiers

Ozone air purifiers or "ozone generators" are known for their... Read More

A Look at Custom Shutters

Who doesn't love the look of shutters? On the outside,... Read More

How to Buy a Used Adjustable Bed

Mounting health costs and cuts to government funding are making... Read More

Area Rugs Will Add That Special Look And Feel To Your Home

Decorating with area rugs is one of the easiest ways... Read More

How to Wash a Down Comforter

Few things are as comforting on a cold winter night... Read More

Caring for Your Wood Furniture

There is nothing like wood furniture to add elegance and... Read More

Granite Countertops: An Overview

Home remodelers and builders have experienced a boom in the... Read More