I’m a cleaning pro – the fastest way to clean your blinds using a kitchen item you’ll already own
DUSTING between the slats of window blinds is a tedious job, especially when you need to do it in every room.
Next time you clean, grab a common utensil from the kitchen and you’ll make this boring task easier and faster.
The home experts at One Crazy House shared the brilliant hack, which uses items you already have for a quick clean at no cost.
“Blinds collect dust like nobody’s business, and getting that dust off is a pain in the neck,” the experts wrote.
To make it easier, assemble your supplies. You’ll need microfiber cloths, rubber bands, and your secret weapon: a pair of kitchen tongs.
Admittedly, the pros said, “it sounds funny to use cooking utensils for cleaning your windows.”
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But tongs are key to getting between the narrow slats of the blinds without missing any pockets of dust.
“Neatly wrap your dust cloths around each side of your tongs and secure them with two rubber bands apiece,” the experts said.
Look at the cloths and determine where the “right” side is – there should be a “smooth” side and a “bumpy” side of the fabric. The latter will be better at attracting dust.
“Make sure that the smooth side of the dust cloth faces in and the seam is on the side or back for the most effective dusting,” the experts explained.
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Then, when the cloths are secure, you can get to work dusting.
Slide your tongs around each slat of the blinds, moving gently back and forth to clean both sides of the slat at once.
“Work on one blind until it is clean as you would want it to be,” the experts said. “If extremely dirty you can change your dust cloth.”
Start at the top of the window and work your way down, so you can clean up any dust that falls from the hard-to-reach places as you go.
For set-in grime, you can also spray the cloths with a multisurface cleaner as needed.
Once you’re finished, remove the dust cloths and pop them in the washing machine. Run your tongs through the dishwasher or simply clean them with soap and hot water.
If you have a spare pair of tongs in your kitchen, or find a great deal at your local dollar store, you can even keep some special “cleaning tongs” with your broom, dusters, and other supplies.
