How to Clean and Maintain Your Blinds | 247 Blinds

Keeping your blinds clean doesn’t just make your home look fresher – it also helps them last longer and even improves your indoor air quality. Whether you’ve chosen wooden, Venetian, roller, or even no-drill blinds, regular cleaning keeps them looking as good as new.

This guide covers how to clean every type of blind we sell – plus some handy tips and FAQs to make maintenance simple.

Why cleaning your blinds matters

Blinds are magnets for dust, pollen, and even grease (especially in kitchens). If left too long, dirt can build up and cause:

• Discolouration of fabrics or wood
• Allergens that affect hay fever and asthma
• Stiff mechanisms or tangled cords

A quick weekly dust and occasional deep clean can prevent these problems and keep your blinds looking flawless for years.

What you'll need to clean your blinds

Most blinds can be cleaned with everyday items you already own:

• Microfibre cloths
• Feather duster
• Vacuum with a soft brush attachment
• Mild soap or specialist cleaners (e.g. wood polish for real wood blinds)
• Dryer sheets (these reduce static, helping repel dust)

How to clean different types of blinds

Wooden Blinds (Real & Faux Wood)

• Dust slats with a microfibre cloth or duster
• Real wood: Never soak – use a slightly damp cloth or wood polish
• Faux wood: Wipe with warm soapy water for grease or stains

Venetian Blinds

• Close slats and dust across in long strokes
• Deep clean slat-by-slat with a damp cloth
• Finish with a dryer sheet to repel dust
• Faux wood & aluminium Venetians can be wiped with mild soap and water

More detail on How to Clean Venetian Blinds right here

Day & Night Blinds

• Vacuum on a low suction with a brush attachment
• Spot clean fabric panels with mild soap and water
• Avoid soaking Day & Night blinds to protect the fabric layers

Roller Blinds

• Fully extend the roller blind before dusting
• Wipe stains with a damp cloth and mild detergent
• In bathrooms, choose waterproof or anti-fungal roller blinds for easier cleaning

More detail here: How to Clean Roller Blinds

Shutters

• Dust louvers with a cloth or feather duster
• Faux wood shutters: wipe down with soapy water
• Real wood shutters: polish with wood cleaner for a shine

Pleated Blinds

• Dust gently with a vacuum brush or duster
• Spot clean with a damp cloth – avoid scrubbing to protect the pleats
• For stubborn stains, consider professional dry cleaning

Skylight Blinds

• Use an extendable duster or vacuum brush for hard-to-reach areas
• Waterproof options can be wiped with a damp cloth

Perfect Fit Blinds

• Easy to unclip from the frame for deeper cleaning
• Dust weekly and spot clean fabric panels carefully
• Wipe the frame with a damp cloth

Roman Blinds

• Roman blinds need gentle care due to their soft fabric design.
• Vacuum with a soft brush to remove dust, then spot clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
• Avoid soaking; leave fully extended to air dry. For delicate fabrics, professional dry cleaning is safest.

See our full How to Clean Roman Blinds guide for more tips.

Vertical Blinds

• Dust or vacuum from top to bottom
• Fabric vanes can be spot cleaned (check care label first)
• Waterproof verticals can be wiped down quickly

More detail here: How to Clean Vertical Blinds 

Clip Fit & Stick Fit Blinds

• Wipe down frame with a damp cloth
• Fabric or slatted panels: dust or spot clean depending on material
• Easy to remove and refit if a deeper clean is needed

Tips to keep your blinds looking new

• Always dust your blinds before vacuuming the floor to avoid dust falling on freshly cleaned carpets.
• Stick to mild cleaners and always spot test before using them across the whole blind. 
• Untangle cords regularly to keep your blinds operating smoothly.
• Open a window when cleaning with water so your blinds can dry naturally in place.
   

How do you clean blinds without taking them down?
Use a vacuum with a brush attachment or a microfibre cloth. For venetian slats, an old sock over your hand works well. Roller blinds can be wiped clean while fully extended, and fabric blinds can be gently vacuumed to keep them looking their best.

What’s the easiest type of blind to clean?
Roller and vertical blinds are very low-maintenance. Faux wood venetians are also great as they can be wiped clean.

Can you wash blinds in the bath?
Some fabric vertical blinds can be hand-washed, but check the care instructions first. Never soak real wood or delicate fabrics.

How often should blinds be cleaned?
Dust weekly and deep clean every few months depending on the room. Rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms, where moisture or grease is common, may need more regular attention. In bedrooms or quieter living spaces, you can get away with a lighter schedule.

Which blinds are best for kitchens and bathrooms?
Waterproof roller, faux wood, or PVC vertical blinds are ideal as they resist moisture and wipe clean easily.

At 247 Blinds, we know your time is valuable – so our collection includes stylish, practical, and low-maintenance blinds like faux wood, waterproof fabrics, and wipe-clean designs. Backed by our 5-year guarantee, you can enjoy beautiful blinds that look fresh for years to come.

Explore our range to find blinds that fit your style, cleaning preferences, and home needs.