The Dollar Tree Hack That Uses A Bathroom Staple To Clean Your Blinds

Certain parts of our homes tend to collect dust, dirt, and hair more than others, and blinds are one of the top offenders. There are plenty of tips out there for how and when to clean blinds. However, there is a clever hack that uses an unexpected Dollar Tree product: exfoliating bath gloves. Forget vacuuming that leaves behind spots and stains, or dusting that spreads particles around your home. This blind-cleaning hack keeps the dust contained and easy to remove.

TikToker @aglaed.91 showed this unexpected trick in action using the exfoliating bath gloves from Dollar Tree, which retail for anywhere between $1.25 and $1.75, depending on your local store's pricing. What makes this hack work so well is the gritty texture of the gloves. They aren't super harsh, but they're coarse enough to grab onto the dust and grime clinging to your blinds. And since they are much more versatile than a bulky duster, you can easily reach tricky areas, like where the lift cord runs through each slat. Best of all, exfoliating gloves stretch to fit most hand sizes, making this a super simple and budget-friendly hack.

Cleaning your blinds with Dollar Tree exfoliating bath gloves takes just a few simple steps. Start by slightly dampening the glove and wringing it out so there's no excess water. Keep in mind that more porous blind materials, like honeycomb or cellular shades, shouldn't get soaked. You can also use a mix of water and mild soap for extra cleaning power. If you have more delicate materials, consider diluting the mixture even more or stick to spot cleaning with vinegar if you'd rather avoid using soap altogether.

Once your glove is prepped, gently wipe across each slat. You can start from the top or bottom, whatever works for you, and use your fingers to gently scrub any visible spots. Rinse your glove whenever needed, depending on how much dust it collects with each pass. You don't want to wipe a clean slat with a dusty glove and create double the work, so use your judgment as you go.

If you'd rather not make direct contact with the dust, or just don't want to get your hands wet, try wearing a thin plastic disposable glove underneath the exfoliating one to keep your hands clean and dry. Ideally, blinds should be cleaned as often as you clean the rest of your home to help minimize dust buildup. Deep cleaning, like taking them down and blowing them out, can be saved for those annual home cleanings.