How do I clean really dirty metal mini blinds that cannot be taken down????

Answer 1

First try to vacuum them using the hose with the brush attachment. You can buy this blind cleaning gizmo that cleans about 4 slats at a time while they are hanging, but I have found that it scoots the dust and dirt to the strings where it is harder to remove. Lay a towel in the window sill. Close the blinds and spray them with a cleaning solution like Simple Green or 409. Work from the top down in small areas because the dirt and solution will drip down. Use a cellulose sponge that is damp to wipe the slats, rinsing as needed to remove the dirt build up.

Answer 2

I agree with the first answer for how to clean it, however, you may want to just replace them for more practical blinds. I can't imagine metal blinds looking nice enough to go through the hassle of cleaning them... There is a very large variety of stylish, practical mini blinds that can be taken down to clean, and probably don't look as dirty as metal. Try home depot... Good luck!

Answer 3

depending on how many mini blinds you have to clean, I'd say get a box (or 2) of Mr. Clean Magic erasers and a bucket of water and go to work. you don't need cleaning fluids with the erasers, just a little elbow grease , but very little. Those things clean great!

Answer 4

Unfortunately this is a rotten job! But you will have to get a bucket of warm water with a good cleaning agent in it, a cloth and literally clean them by hand, takes forever, but the end results will be worth it, Good Luck, (I have done this many times before) lol