THERE are many benefits to vertical blinds, they look stylish, block light and keep heat out in the winter. But while they’re an easy alternative to curtains they are notoriously difficult to clean.

Whether you choose vertical blinds or horizontal blinds will depend on the direction of sunlight, the size of your windows or doors and how they open, and a number of other practical reasons. Both ...

BLIND types vary in how much care they require to remain in pristine condition, says an expert. She shared her cleaning hacks for the styles most popular with homeowners. Aspinall said all types of ...

We all know that we should be cleaning our windows regularly, but blinds and window dressings are easily overlooked. However, without regular maintenance, your blinds can quickly end up covered in ...

Window treatments are often an oversight when it comes to cleaning, but keeping your blinds clean can reduce dust in the home, and consequently help improve the indoor air quality and reduce allergies ...

Cleaning fixed window treatments is a task we often put off because of the hassle of taking them down. But there are various clever ways to clean blinds while hanging up for dust-free windows that let ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s a long list of cleaning chores to keep track of at home. Some, like washing the laundry and ...

Q: How do you clean the white cords on vertical blinds? Dirt, grease and stuff from hands leave dark marks on these cords. A: Use a sponge dipped in a bucket of warm water and hand dishwashing liquid ...

Whether you choose vertical blinds or horizontal blinds will depend on the direction of sunlight, the size of your windows or doors and how they open, and a number of other practical reasons. Both ...