Easily Remove Stains From Your Fabric Window Blinds With These Tips

Morning light can be cruel at times. While it does light up the room and make everything appear more vibrant, it also exposes everything you've been pretending not to see, particularly those stains on your fabric blinds. Perhaps you spilled your morning coffee, or your curious toddler left their tiny thumbprint covered in strawberry jam. Whatever the culprit, those marks have a way of catching your eye every single time you walk past. Thankfully, there's a method to deal with them, minus all the elbow grease. All it takes is a cleaning solution, a quick patch test, and careful blotting followed by drying to restore their clean look.

We totally get the procrastination behind cleaning your fabric window blinds. They feel like a chore because you can't just dip the entire thing in water like you would when handwashing curtains — this may ruin the backing once the blinds dry. Nor can you go at them with harsh cleaners or rough scrubbing. That's because the gorgeous pleats that give your blinds that elegant look are prone to damage. But once you learn the best method for removing stains from fabric blinds, the dreaded task no longer feels complicated.

First off, gather a few essentials. You'll need a mild dish detergent, a bucket of lukewarm water, a soft cloth (ideally one that's lint-free), a towel, and a hair dryer. Dish detergent works best because it's gentle enough to lift the stains without harming the fabric's fibers. Mix a few drops of it into the bucket, and swirl it around until it's slightly soapy.

Now, before you go all in, test it on a small patch. Although dish soap is generally safe, fabrics tend to react differently, and you certainly do not want an unexpected light spot looking back at you later. We're solving the problem here, not exaggerating it. Once you're in the clear, dip the soft cloth into the mixture, and squeeze it out so it's just damp. Then, gently blot the stained area to clean your blinds. Rubbing is not recommended here because it only spreads the stain and may roughen the fabric.

Also, slip a towel under the section you're cleaning to catch the excess water. Keep blotting until you observe that the stain begins to disappear. Once done, dry the damp area with a hair dryer. Make sure you keep it on a low, cool setting. This will prevent water rings and keep your blinds from holding that slightly "damp" smell. That's about it. With a bit of care, you'll be amazed at how your blinds look so much better.