Follow blind manufacturer's care instructions.An easy cleaning tool is an electrostatic duster with a soft, disposable head - the modern version of the feather duster! The multitude of soft, fluffy fibers pass easily between the slats, grabbing dust and dirt. A furniture polish applied to the slats after cleaning will make dusting and cleaning easier.īlinds are great dust traps. To clean, use water and scrub gently with a sponge or soft cloth. Wood, Plastic or Vinyl Blinds:ĭust regularly with a clean, soft brush or the brush attachment of a vacuum. And, windows don't need to be towel dried. The sheeting action helps get the windows clean. Spray outside windows from at least five feet away. These spray products come with a nozzle that attaches to your garden hose. Or, hold cardboard or a cloth against the frame while spraying cleaner.

Keep cleaning product away from the window frame and sill by spraying product on a clean cloth then cleaning the glass. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and dry with a clean cloth, paper towels or a squeegee. Wet a sponge or cloth with the ammonia solution.

Or combine 1/2 cup of ammonia in a gallon of water. Use a glass or glass and multi-surface cleaner. New varieties offer a range of fragrances, including lavender, berry, orange, and lemon. Traditional glass cleaners may have a crisp, ammonia scent or a pleasant scent. Always read the cleaning product label to know if they can be used on the surface you are cleaning. If you use a spray product, be sure to spray the product on cloth, and then use the cloth to only clean the sills and frame not the glass. Wipe plastic or vinyl frames and sills with cleaning wipes. Use a small broom or vacuum window frames and sills to get rid of dust, soot, cobwebs, and dead insects. Here are some tips for cleaning the entire window, coverings, sills and glass: Window Sills and Frames:

We love fresh fall breezes, but not when it blows dust and grime into our home.

Cleaning outside windows