How to Clean Bamboo Blinds

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Last Updated: June 14, 2025

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Bamboo blinds are an all-natural, environmental-safe alternative to plastic or synthetic blinds. Because bamboo blinds are made of wood, there are specific methods to properly clean these types of blinds without degrading their quality. Like any other blinds, bamboo blinds will collect dust over a period of time and in some cases, grow mildew or become moldy.

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Use a vacuum cleaner with a special attachment that will prevent scratches from marking the bamboo wood, such as a soft brush, to remove dust particles and existing cobwebs.

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Dust your bamboo blinds on a regular basis every 4 to 5 days.
- If your bamboo blinds begin to mildew or collect other dirt and filth such as cobwebs that cannot be removed by dusting, you may need to wash them with a water and oil soap, vinegar, or bleach mixture.

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Add the specified amount as directed on the manufacturer's packaging.
- You can also use white vinegar as an alternative to a commercial oil soap product. Use 1 cup (250 ml) of white vinegar in every 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water.
- If you are treating your bamboo blinds specifically for mildew or mold, substitute the oil soap and water mixture with one part bleach for every 2 parts water.
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Place your blinds in the soap and water mixture.
- You may need to clean one panel or blind at a time depending on their size.
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Drain the water from the tub and rinse the blinds in warm water from a shower or sink until all the soap has been completely washed away.
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Place or hang your bamboo blinds in a dry, well-ventilated area to allow them to dry completely.
- You may place the blinds in direct sunlight for a minimum of 20 minutes or until they are completely dry.
- Do not place your blinds in a moist, damp environment like a steamy bathroom because it may cause mildew to form on your blinds.

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Won't bleach fade the strings and things?

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Yes, it will, and it'll eat away at the string fibers causing them to break after a few bleachings. Don't do it!

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If you have cleaned your bamboo blinds and mold or mildew is still present, you can use a fungicide or anti-fungal solution. Follow the directions on the manufacturer's packaging to treat your blinds.

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Using bleach may change the color of any components attached to the bamboo blinds, such as fabric or string that holds the blinds or panels together.

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