In this blog entry, the shades and blinds experts here at Los Angeles Shades and Blinds will detail the best ways to remove smells and odors from your blinds.
Getting Rid of Odor on Blinds
Remove the blinds and sprinkle them with baking soda – then lay them flat on the floor. Allow the baking soda to soak in at an hour at the least – ideally over the night – and then vacuum the powder before rehanging them.
What is causing the smell on the blinds
If the blinds were recently replaced, the new vinyl might be letting out a bad smell when it gets warmed by the sun. solve this by washing them and then spraying them with a mixture of vinegar and water.
Can blinds smell on their own?
Most solar window blinds are made of vinyl. Vinyl has a unique smell when it’s taken out of the box – this smell will fade over time, but can be removed instantly through blind cleaning.
Do blackout blinds have a smell?
Most blackout curtains and blinds will have a smell at first, but this will fade over time and can be removed with a quick wash before hanging/
Removing blind odor
First combine a cup of water with a cup of baking soda – then soak a rag in this mixture. Using the rag, scrub both sides of the blind completely. Then soak a towel in vinegar and wring it – then soak another cloth in water. Using both of these wipe the blind down – then wipe it down with a clean and dry rag.
What is causing the smell in my faux wood blinds
PVC items can emit a ton of compounds in their first month or so of usage. We recommend purchasing faux wood blinds made of chemical safe and ideally organic materials.
