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Short of hiring a professional blind cleaner, there¿s really no way to avoid getting down and dirty when it comes to the ugly task of cleaning your window blinds. There are, however, a few tricks to make the job a little easier. If your blinds merely need a dusting, use the soft brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to suck away dirt. If you don't have a brush attachment, try wearing a pair of cotton gloves or an old pair of socks on your hands and wiping the slats between your fingers. A small paintbrush can also be used to dust slats. If the blinds are pretty dirty, try wiping them down with a damp sponge or cloth while they are hanging. Some people recommend taking them down and spraying them in the shower or with a hose, but to really remove dirt, your best bet may be to soak them in a bathtub full of mild soapy water. If you're worried about rotting the strings, soak the blinds in vinegar. Line the tub with a towel before adding the blinds to prevent scratching the finish of the tub. Also, make sure the blinds are open, so the slats don¿t stick together. After the blinds have soaked for about 30 minutes, rinse them off and hang them outside to dry. When they are completely dry, rehang. One final trick: Wipe your newly clean blinds
with a sheet of fabric softener to prevent dust from building up.
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