Blind cleaning in Exeter
Professional blind cleaning services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
30 mins - 2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Blinds thoroughly cleaned - dusted, wiped down, and looking fresh. All types handled - venetian, vertical, roller - leaving windows brighter and the room feeling cleaner.
The Job Everyone Puts Off
Blinds are dust magnets. Every slat, every vertical vane, covered in a grey film you don't really notice until the sun hits them at the right angle. Then suddenly you realise your whole house looks grubby.
Cleaning them is tedious, time-consuming, and awkward. Hence why people call me.
💡 Pro tip: Dirty blinds block more light than you think. A proper clean can make a room noticeably brighter without changing anything else.
Why It's Worth Doing Properly
| ✅ Professional Clean | ❌ Quick DIY Attempt |
|---|---|
| Every slat/vane wiped individually | Waved at with a feather duster |
| Proper cleaning products for material | Sprayed with anything handy |
| Mechanisms checked while working | Damaged or bent slats |
| Takes the time needed | Given up after 10 minutes |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Dust | Initial vacuum or dust to remove loose dirt |
| Wipe | Each slat/vane wiped with appropriate cleaner |
| Dry | Buffed dry to prevent streaks |
| Check | Mechanisms tested, damaged slats noted |
📦 You're Left With
- Clean, dust-free blinds
- Brighter room, more light coming through
- Everything working smoothly
Pricing Guide
| Room/Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single window (standard) | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Living room (3-4 windows) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Whole house (average 3-bed) | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
| Venetian blinds deep clean (removal) | Add 30 mins per blind | +£25-£50 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Venetian blinds take longest, roller blinds quickest.
Perfect For...
✅ Spring cleaning - whole house refresh, blinds always forgotten
✅ Moving house prep - selling or renting, need everything spotless
✅ Allergy sufferers - dust on blinds makes things worse
✅ Older people - fiddly, tiring job when you have arthritis
Why Choose Us for Blind cleaning in Exeter?
Blinds properly dusted and wiped
Works with venetian, vertical, and roller blinds
No damage to slats or mechanisms
Whole house or single room
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment
I check what type of blinds you have, how dirty they are, if any need special attention or removing for deep cleaning.
Step 2: Systematic Cleaning
Work through room by room (or window by window if it's just one area). Each blind gets full attention - no rushing.
Step 3: Final Check
Make sure everything's moving smoothly, no streaks, no missed bits. Quick hoover of the sills where dust has fallen.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to maintain them yourself between deep cleans? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Microfibre cloths (several)
- Blind cleaning tool (like a slat grabber) or just use cloths
- Bucket of warm water with tiny bit of washing-up liquid
- Dry towel for buffing
- Vacuum with brush attachment
🪟 Venetian blinds (horizontal slats)
- Close the blind fully (slats horizontal)
- Vacuum both sides with brush attachment
- Wipe each slat top and bottom with damp cloth
- Work systematically from top to bottom
- Buff dry with clean cloth
📏 Vertical blinds
- Close the vanes so they overlap
- Vacuum both sides
- Wipe each vane from top to bottom (not side to side - they can fall off the rail)
- Let air dry or gently buff
🎞️ Roller blinds
- Roll fully out
- Vacuum the fabric
- Wipe with barely-damp cloth (too wet and you'll damage them)
- Let dry before rolling back up
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using too much water (warps wooden blinds, stains fabric)
- Bending venetian slats by wiping too hard
- Pulling vertical vanes sideways (they pop off the clips)
- Not drying properly (streaks and water marks)
💡 Pro trick: For venetian blinds, wear cotton gloves, spray them lightly with cleaner, then run your fingers along each slat. Faster than cloths and you feel if slats are bent.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎯 Combined with window cleaning: Often done together - clean windows show dirty blinds, clean blinds show dirty windows. Book both and save on the callout charge.
Really grimy blinds? If they're in a kitchen and covered in greasy grime, or haven't been cleaned in years, they might need removing and soaking. I can do this but it adds time (and therefore cost).
Damaged or broken blinds? If I notice broken slats, seized mechanisms, or missing parts while cleaning, I'll let you know. I can often order and fit replacement parts separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of blinds can you clean?
Venetian (those horizontal slat ones), vertical blinds, roller blinds, faux wood blinds. Pretty much anything except Roman blinds - those usually need professional dry cleaning.
How do you clean venetian blinds?
Each slat gets wiped individually with a damp microfibre cloth - tedious but effective. For really grimy ones, I can take them down and clean them in the bath then rehang them (takes longer obviously).
What about vertical blinds?
Each vane gets wiped down while hanging. If they're fabric and really dirty, they might need dry cleaning which I can't do - but for normal dust and grime, a good wipe works wonders.
Can you do this regularly?
Yes - lots of people have it done every few months as part of a deep clean. Blinds accumulate dust surprisingly fast, especially if you have pets or live near a road.
Will you bring cleaning materials?
Yes - microfibre cloths, gentle cleaner, everything needed. Some blinds (like wood or faux wood) need specific cleaners, which I carry.
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