All without exception, the elements of the home interior become contaminated with time and require washing. Including such practical devices as blinds . They are vertical and horizontal - in the direction of their main structural components - lamellas. And if cleaning horizontal blinds is not difficult, then the vertical situation is different.
Considering the size and the different composition of the horizontal blinds, many people have the question: is it possible to wash the blinds in a washing machine? The answer is pretty categorical - you can not. Machine wash, even the most gentle, is able to damage and mash them, excluding the subsequent application. Moreover, the blinds, consisting entirely of artificial materials, can withstand only a dry cleaning - a rag or vacuum cleaner. It is only possible to erase vertical blinds on a fabric basis.
Many prefer to use the services of specialized companies that erase blinds even with home visits. But we will tell you how to erase vertical blinds yourself.
How to prepare and wash blinds?
First of all, the lamellae must be completely detached from the plastic parts, the guide chains and other fasteners. After that, gently roll into rolls and place in special bags for washing. This is done to prevent deformation of the lamellas and their bend. The bags are placed in warm water with soap for 30-60 minutes. Remember to remember that the temperature of the water should not damage the materials from which the lamellas are made. Do not use sharp movements, all sorts of brushes during washing - they will damage the protective material and the structure of the slats.
After soaking, rinse the blinds several times and hang it to dry. Do not try to speed up the drying of the lamellas with an iron or a hair dryer - you better tolerate it.