Vertical louvres are a low-maintenance way to add privacy and ventilation to your home, but this type of window covering requires frequent cleaning. Vertical louvres can be installed on the top or side of windows. In either case, these small louvres offer a unique look not found in other window coverings. The style of vertical blinds is also different from traditional blinds, which have angled slats. Vertical blinds are constructed with only vertical slats because they offer more privacy than angled slats and, at the same time, allow more air and light flow than other window treatments, such as louvres. Although some homeowners prefer the cleaner look of vertical blinds, vertical blinds require more maintenance than traditional or standard blinds.
Who should clean vertical louvre blinds?
The homeowner, the cleaning service and the window cleaner should be involved in the cleaning of vertical blinds. The homeowner is responsible for cleaning the outer lining of the blinds, while a professional cleaner should clean the inner mechanisms. Of course, if you decide to clean the vertical blinds yourself, you will have to be careful not to damage the internal components.
What you will need to clean vertical louvre blinds
Cleaning solutions, cleaning cloths, a hoover and a small broom are all the basic cleaning supplies you will need to clean vertical blinds. If the blinds are particularly dirty, a steamer is a great tool for removing stains.
Vacuuming vertical louvre blinds
You can vacuum vertical blinds to remove dust and dirt, but vacuuming too often can damage them because they are delicate. Vacuum vertical blinds every two months.
How to clean vertical louvre blinds in zones
Some vertical blinds have a top and bottom panel, allowing each vertical blind to be cleaned in zones. Cleaning each vertical blind by hand is a painstaking process, but it can be a good way to remove stubborn stains from the blinds. Hand clean each vertical louvre on the top and bottom panels every three to four months.
How to thoroughly clean your vertical louvre blinds
A thorough cleaning every six months will keep your vertical blinds looking their best. A special cleaning solution and a soft bristle brush are essential tools for deep cleaning vertical blinds. Special cleaning solutions for vertical blinds remove stubborn stains and dirt without damaging them. A soft bristle brush is essential for cleaning vertical blinds, as bristles made of harder materials can damage them.
Vertical blinds are a low-maintenance way to add privacy and ventilation to your home, but this type of window covering requires frequent cleaning. Vertical louvres can be installed on the top or side of windows. In either case, these small louvres offer a unique look not found in other window coverings. The style of vertical louvres is also different from traditional louvres, which have angled slats. Vertical blinds are constructed with only vertical slats because they offer more privacy than angled slats while allowing more air and light flow than other window treatments, such as louvres. Although some homeowners prefer the cleaner look of vertical blinds, vertical blinds require more maintenance than traditional or standard blinds.
