The frequency of need for thorough washing and cleaning is affected by the kind of heating system, humidity, ventilation, and activity in the home. Moisture condensation on blinds, as warm house air cools on reaching cold window glass, increases soiling; regular storm windows keep window warmer and reduces such condensation.

1. Hang the blind over a clothesline. If there are hooks on the side of the house or garage or fence, you can hang the blind from these hooks.

2. Then wash it exactly the same way as you would do it if the blind was on the window.

3. Next rinse on both sides with a spray of water from a garden hose.

4. When dripping stops, put it back on the window and let it hang open and dropped all the way down until dry.

This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus, with reference from Mary Ellen Delsipee and Isabel Jones, previous Extension specialists.



MSU 2003