Quick Clean Your Window Screens
Who doesn't like to open their windows and breath in the fresh spring air? Get your windows ready for a change in season by cleaning your window screens without taking up too much of your time. No need for a hose, all you need is a bathtub for this one.
Step 1: Remove screens from windows. Lay flat on the ground on top of a soft surface (towel or blanket).
Step 2: Attach soft-bristol brush to your vacuum nozzle.
Step 3: Vacuum your entire screen. I worked left to right and my strokes were from top to bottom, ensuring not to miss a section.
Step 4: Fill your tub with a few inches of water. Add a couple of drops of dish soap to create a soapy wash.
Step 5: Slather the screen in the soapy mixture and rub it all over the screen with your hand.
I used a circular motion to give it a good wash. My screen did not fit into the tub, so I stood it up and poured the mixture all over it while I did this.
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Step 6: Drain your water and rinse your screen.
Use clean running water and rinse off all of the soap suds.
Step 7: Dry your screen thoroughly with a soft towel.
You'll most likely pick-up all of the dust, dirt and grime at this stage. YUCK!
Step 8: Replace your window screen.
Enjoy a much cleaner view and say hello to fresh spring air! While the screen is off, why not give your windows a good clean too?
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I just take mine outside and hose them down front and back. Done in 20 seconds.
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Cheap kiddie pools for outside cleaning. One wash, one rinse. There are different sizes available.
I also use a kiddie pool to soak my potted plants.
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This is how I clean my blinds. In fact, i have also done them in my Jacuzzi. The agitation helps loosen any dust/dirt. When I set up to do this, I lay towels all over my bedroom floor to put the clean blinds. By the time I’m on my last ones, the first ones are close to dry.