How to Bleach Blinds

Blinds come in a variety of sizes.

Use a soaking solution with bleach as the active ingredient to clean and disinfect your blinds at the same time.

1. Remove the blinds from the bracket at the top of the window.

2. Fill the tub half full of hot water. Add 1 cup of chlorine bleach to the water.

3. Place the blinds in the tub to soak for about 30 minutes.

4. Drain the tub.

5. Wet a cleaning brush and squirt a few drops of liquid dish soap onto the brush.

6. Brush the slats of the blinds to remove any remaining debris.

7. Rinse the blinds and hang them to dry.

Tip

Wear rubber gloves and protective eye wear to protect your hands and eyes from the irritating qualities of bleach.

Warning

Never mix bleach and ammonia, as this combination produces odors that are potentially fatal. Always use bleach in a well-ventilated area to prevent against the irritating properties of the bleach's fumes.