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| Window blinds, adjustable window coverings composed of slats, are made from a variety of materials including fabric, wood, plastic and metal. Blinds tend to gather dust, which can harden from exposure to the sun, and regular cleaning is necessary. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Professional cleaners typically charge based on size and material composition of the window blinds. Expect to pay $10 -$50 total to clean blinds that measure less than 9 feet in width. For example, Dirty Blinds in Columbus, OH, part of a national chain, charges $6 per foot for mini-blinds and $12 per foot for wood blinds, or $48 -$84 for 8' blinds. See Clearly Window Cleaning, which serves the Portland, OR, metro area and Vancouver, WA, charges $15, on average, per set of blinds. Residential and commercial professional cleaning costs are comparable.
- Kits and products are available for do-it-yourself blind cleaning. Amazon sells a variety of wands, gloves and micro-fiber dusters for cleaning blinds that cost $2 -$50. For example, a soft brush specially made for cleaning mini-blinds costs $2-$7, and a handheld steam cleaner costs about $34.
What should be included: | - Professional cleaning services should offer a free estimate for work. Many professional cleaners use ultrasonic vibration baths to clean the blinds. The process involves removing the blinds, cleaning, drying and rehanging the blinds.
Additional costs: | - A professional cleaning service may charge an additional fee for on-site cleaning. Typically, on-site visit fees are $50 -$75 per visit. Most blinds cleaning jobs are done on site.
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Article updated June 2011 |
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