Take the blinds outside to your patio or driveway and lay them on a small rug or piece of carpet.
													
																	Cleaning metal window blinds. 
									
	
		
	
																	Wet a car washing brush and brush the blinds from side to side and then turn them over and brush the other side. 
																	Dip a sponge in the solution and wipe down each slat. 
																	Mix in a little mild dishwashing soap. 
																	To clean metal and vinyl blinds follow this method. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Finish by wiping each slat again with a sponge dampened in fresh clean water. 
																	With a soft sponge clean the blinds from side to side and top to bottom. 
																	Fill the tub with a couple of inches of warm water and add several squirts of dish soap. 
																	Put a few drops of dishwashing soap in a bucket of water. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If the blinds are plastic or metal and you want to leave them in place to clean them make a 50 50 solution of warm water and white vinegar in a bowl or bucket. 
																	Another preventative measure you can take is to always spray window cleaner on a paper towel or rag and never on the window itself.