how do i clean 2" wood blinds?

Question

my husband has a smoking room, and the sun hits hard on that side of our house. its made horrible nicotine colored stains on the side of the blinds that face the outside of the window. is there anything i can soak them in maybe, and then rinse off? when i use a cloth and cleaning solution, it just seems to smear it around. theyre WHITE WHITE.

they also have white strings, which im worried will stain using a cloth and solution. can i soak them in the tub in bleack and laundry soap?

Answer 1

remove them I soaked them in a tub with bleach and water but not to log then dried them off

Answer 2

I think Bleach and a good detergent with do it, But I'm not sure if you should soak them, I don't know what that would do to the wood. So If you want try to use the Bleach and detergent and a paint brush, and dip the brush in the solution and paint them clean.When you finish use White Vinegar and water to rinse them.

Answer 3

You're not supposed to soak wooden blinds. Try spraying Windex or Murphy's Oil Soap on a clean, absorbent cloth & clean each slat, one at a time. It'll take a while but it'll be worth it. Clean the cords the same way but use a clean cloth.

Answer 4

Soaking will ruin the wood. There is no easy quick way to clean the blinds. I suggest you use windex on a clean cloth and do each blind seperately. After you finish cleaning them to sparkling clean put a coat of wood cleaner that coats the slats and will preserve the finish.

Answer 5

you want 2 tender Cloths-One Damp and one dry! Use a answer of elementary Dish cleansing soap in warmth water. then you definately moist & Dry Wipe each and each Slat in my opinion-Lot of elbow grease and time,yet worth it!!

Answer 6

bleach water