Avoid using a cloth or a light feather duster since they move dirt instead of picking it up off of the surface. Always be super careful when handling your blinds—a lot of designers only attach them with a thin piece of plastic that’s easy to break. [3] X Expert Source Daniel OlinHome Cleaning Specialist Expert Interview. 12 October 2021.

Don’t try to use a vacuum without an attachment since the suction could damage the blinds. Avoid vacuuming upward from the bottom since the blinds could unhook and fall off.

Regular cleaning helps preserve your blinds and reduces the amount of time you need to spend deep-cleaning them.

Liquid dish soap works great for plastic, vinyl, and fabric blinds. All-purpose cleaner will also work for this. [7] X Expert Source Daniel OlinHome Cleaning Specialist Expert Interview. 12 October 2021.

Don’t rub fabric blinds too hard or else they could start to fray and break.

Press your nondominant hand on the other side of the blinds as you pat them dry. That way, the soapy water will come out from fabric blinds easier.

Avoid opening the window or door behind the blinds since outside dust could blow in and get stuck on them.

Plastic and vinyl blinds can be cleaned easily in the bathtub. Check the tag on fabric blinds to see if they’re safe to be submerged completely in water.

Slide a credit card between the grip on top and the blind to easily pull the blinds out. You can take all of the blinds off or you can work with a few at a time.

Make sure the water isn’t over 85 °F (29 °C) or else it could damage the blinds. If you don’t have a bathtub, you can also use a large sink.

You can also hang your blinds back on their hooks to dry. Make sure there’s space between them and you lay a towel on the floor underneath them. Fabric blinds may take longer to dry completely.

Check your blinds’ label to see if they’re safe to wash in a machine. Many fabric vertical blinds can be washed like regular laundry. You can also use a laundry bag with a zipper if you don’t have an extra pillowcase.

Avoid using the hottest cycle since it could cause damage to your blinds since some fabric blinds have glue that could break down when it’s heated.

You could also hang the towels back on their hooks if you don’t want to lay them on the floor.