Blind Ambition

I prefer the look of curtains more than blinds, but blinds are easier to maintain and keep clean. They rarely flatter a decor theme, but they also don't clash, either. I also have them because most apartments come with blinds. I've always wondered how many people actually disinfect them, as cleaning them can be an odd task. Plus whether you clean them regularly or not, they have a somewhat clean look . . .until you clean them and you see how much black was on it. Most of us have been socially conditioned to clean using paper towels and disinfectant from a spray bottle or a cloth soaked in disinfectant. After reading The Modern Girl's Guide to Life, I learned of a simpler approach. Simply find a pair of oversized, worn out socks and spray them with all purpose disinfectant cleaner such as vinegar, 409, Windex or Pledge all purpose cleaner and slip them on your hands like a pair of gloves. Go over the slats of the blinds with your "gloved" hands. It's a fast and effective way to clean your blinds. And just let the washer clean the socks.