How can you clean blinds. Bathroom one has mould on it. Suggestions please.

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Concepta · 30/12/2008 18:44

I noticed today that my bathroom blind has got a bit mouldy - tried to clean it - not much success. What could I use?

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mrsmaidamess · 30/12/2008 18:46

Is it vinyl or fabric?

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Concepta · 30/12/2008 19:26

fabric.

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EffiePerine · 30/12/2008 19:47

roller blind?

I'd get a new one tbh, or new material

morningpaper · 30/12/2008 19:49

if if pulls LOOOONG and there's spare fabric, you could ask a blind shop to 'take it up' and chop off the mouldy fabric - I did this last year

you could do it yourself if you can work out the mechanism but I buggered up mine trying to do this - they use a special machine to finish mine off properly!

mrsmaidamess · 30/12/2008 19:49

I would sling it and get a new one TBH.

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Concepta · 30/12/2008 19:54

Yes it is a roller blind. Morning Paper that is a good idea. It is long and there is plenty to spare and it's only a bit at the bottom that has got mouldy. I think I will do that. Don't have any spare cash to invest in another one at the moment.

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Concepta · 30/12/2008 19:55

Are the vinyl ones any easier to clean. When I do decide to change - I would be better get one that I can clean.

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lovelylullaby · 30/12/2008 20:10

You can get ones in John Lewis for about £45 that are mould resistant. We have one in our bedroom and it really works.

morningpaper · 30/12/2008 20:26

vinyl ones are no different IMO

a mould-resist one might be good if you don't have people who are allergic to any sort of fungicide

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