Blinds that have stuck on residue?

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We are renting a house, and the metal blinds in the kitchen are greasy, and look like they haven't been cleaned in years.  I tried spray vinegar and supporting the blind with my hand and scrubbing.  Didn't work.  I am tempted to take them down and use our pressure washer on it.  Does anyone have a different suggestion or a reason I shouldn't do this?  This is a short term rental while we find a house to buy, so I don't want to spend much even while I want a clean home.  Appreciate any input.

pebblespro · Accepted Answer

A pressure washer would most certainly rip the blinds to shreds.. I would take them down and give em a soak in a bit of soapy water w/ a touch of bleach added.. Too much bleach & well it will eat away the cords.. Hang them outside if you can to dry and then hang em' back up.. While the blinds are done give the windows a quick once over.. Two jobs done at once!  Good Luck

Backwoods Barbie · Answer

Soak them in a tub of hot soapy bleach water. Stubborn areas can be scrubbed with a brush, hand outside to dry. Or you can take them out in the driveway hose them off , spray with a cleaner like 409 scrub with a broom or brush, rinse, then hang to dry.

UNCOLA · Answer

Take them down and wash them with TSP.  I would not use a power washer, it's just too aggressive.  TSP will cut the grease.  I usually take them outside and use the hose.  Some people think the bath tub works best.

Tammy · Answer

Hi, I SWEAR by Clorox Clean-up, available anywhere pretty much.  It is in a green and white bottle, it melts grease!  Spray them in a tub though as it has bleach in it!  Then rinse and dry.

Anonymous · Answer

take them down and put them in the bath or shower

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