How to Clean Every Type of Blind: Roller, Venetian, Vertical and Cellular

Different blinds need different care, and the wrong method can mark fabric or bend slats. As a rule, dust often, use as little water as you can and always check any care label first.

Roller blinds

Dust the fabric with the blind pulled fully down. For a mark, dab gently with a clean, damp cloth and a drop of mild washing-up liquid, then dab with clear water and let the blind dry fully before rolling it up. Do not rub hard.

Venetian blinds

Close the slats and dust one side, then tilt them the other way. Wipe aluminium and faux-wood slats with a damp cloth, supporting each slat so it does not bend. Keep real wood as dry as you can.

Vertical blinds

Dust the vanes with a soft duster or a vacuum brush on a low setting. Wipe PVC vanes one at a time and dab fabric vanes gently. Vacuum the dust out of the track, and use the wand or cord to move the vanes rather than your hands.

Cellular and pleated blinds

Dust along the pleats with a soft duster or a vacuum brush on a low setting. Dab marks gently and never soak the fabric, because the cells can hold moisture and creases can be permanent.

Free care guides

We have a one-page PDF care guide for each type of blind, for shutters and for awnings. Download them from our care guides page.