Keeping blinds dust-free for months is possible with a £1.99 item from Home Bargains: tumble dryer sheets. The sheets' coarse fibre web loosens and picks up dust, while a positive electrical charge repels dust so it does not settle back on the blinds.
Why dryer sheets work on blinds
Dryer sheets are made of a see-through web of fibres. That web creates a coarse texture, making it perfect for loosening and picking up dust and dirt. In addition to grabbing the dust, the sheet imparts a positive electrical charge, which repels dust, keeping it from landing and binding to the blinds.
This method also works on skirting boards. Any dryer sheets will work; the Lenor Tumble Dryer Sheets from Home Bargains cost £1.99 and leave a better, longer-lasting scent behind.
Step-by-step cleaning method
Start by turning the blind's control wand so one face of the blinds is completely exposed and rub it down with the laundry sheet. Then turn the wand to wipe down the other side. Afterwards, turn the wand until the blinds are orientated horizontally.
Pull the cord so the blinds are compressed at the top of the window and wipe them down in that position. That completes the process.
Heavy dust buildup
When blinds have been left uncleaned for a longer period, use a wet microfibre cloth first. Once the blinds are dry, wipe them down with a dryer sheet for a final touch-up to repel the dust.
