Wood Blinds and Shutters

• 1). Vacuum any loose dirt off the blinds using the soft bristle attachment for your vacuum cleaner.
  
  
• 2). Dust the blinds with a soft cloth making sure to get in-between all the spaces.
  
  
• 3). Wipe with a lemon oil or other wood preservative, making sure to rub it into the wood. Check the manufacturer's instructions to see if a preservative needs to be used.
  
  

Synthetic and Vinyl Shutters and Blinds

• 1). Dust the blinds with a soft cloth to remove most of the dirt.
  
  
• 2). Add a tsp. of dish soap to 1 gallon of warm water. Dip a rag in and wring it out.
  
  
• 3). Wash the blinds with the solution, being sure to get in between all the tight spots.
  
  
• 4). Dry the blinds with a soft, absorbent towel. Use a gentle blotting action. The blinds should dry quickly.