Wooden blinds craft a stylish look for any room, but they need special care. Sometimes, even if you're really careful, mould can form on them. This typically happens when windows are prone to extreme levels of moisture. This unsightly mould can end up triggering health problems, allergic reactions and breathing difficulties if you neglect to remove it quickly. This guide offers you some instant actions to eliminate damage-causing mould from your home's wooden blinds.
Turn The Slats To Ensure They Are Flat Against The Window
If you're going to clean the wooden blinds while they remain on the window bracket, then turn the slats so that they laid flat against the window. Wipe with a lint-free cloth to remove any loose and surface-level dirt from the slats. Start from the top slats and work your way to the bottom. This ensures that all your slats are cleaned without dirt from the top falling on clean bottom slats if you start the other way around. After wiping the blinds, you may want to open the windows to allow fresh air to circulate through the room.
Vacuum Blinds To Remove Any Stubborn Dirt
Once done, vacuum the blinds to remove any stubborn dirt residue with the help of the brush attachment. Don't use any abrasive or hard attachments because you may run the risk of gouging your blinds. Keep in mind that the vacuum pressure shouldn't be too high because this will end up damaging the blinds.
Prepare A Soap Water And Vinegar Solution
Mix a few drops of liquid detergent in a spray bottle filled with white vinegar and water in equivalent proportions. Spray this solution along the surface of the blinds, but take care not to saturate the wood for too long because you might end up warping it. Use a sponge to wipe down the blinds immediately. White vinegar is essentially acidic in nature, which helps to cut through the mould and lift it off the surface. The detergent helps to clean the surface completely. With the sponge, remove the mould from each slat carefully. Take care not to rub too hard or you will end up with broken blinds.
Dry The Blinds
Use a dry cloth to thoroughly dry the surface of your wooden blinds because any excess moisture may not only warp the wood, but it may also result in the formation of mould once again. This will render your mould removal effort redundant.
Mould is formed because of excess moisture. Try to keep the room as dry as possible to protect your wooden blinds for longer.
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