Tools sold for cleaning blinds do not work with louvered doors, so they do require a bit of creativity and elbow grease. With some easy tips and tricks, you can keep your louvered doors clean.
Things You Will Need
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Place an old sock over a wooden ruler, butter knife or similar implement. Secure snugly with a rubber band.
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Place an old towel under your door to protect your flooring or carpet from moisture.
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Dilute oil soap as specified on the bottle. Fill a spray bottle with your oil soap solution. Spray the doors liberally.
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Clean between the slats with the covered ruler. Use a stiff paintbrush to clean in the corners and edges. Finally, wipe down all flat surfaces on your door with a clean rag. More soap solution may be used if necessary.
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Wipe down the other side of the door, working into the slats if necessary to remove any remaining dust or dirt.
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Use a sock-covered ruler to dust your doors regularly. The sock can simply be moistened with rubbing alcohol or sprayed with a dust collecting spray.
The Drip Cap
- Louvered doors can collect dust, grease and grime between those hard to reach slats.
- A standard dust rag will leave behind most of the collected dirt, and cleaning sprays will just accumulate in the crevices.
- Clean between the slats with the covered ruler.
- Use a stiff paintbrush to clean in the corners and edges.