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Step 1
Set up a work space to clean and paint the blinds. A work table works well, but a better idea might be two sawhorses with two boards running between the sawhorses to form a rectangle.
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Step 2
Remove the blinds from the window and place them in your workspace. Look carefully, as they might slide in and out of a bracket or they may be attached directly to the wall.
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Step 3
Put one set of blinds between the horses on the planks of wood to begin cleaning.
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Step 4
Clean the wooden slats with warm soapy water. See if you can find a way to prop open the blinds, so they are always in the open position. If they are really dirty, use a toothbrush or small brush to clean. Make sure you rinse off the soap.
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Step 5
Let the wood dry.
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Step 6
Apply a layer of a high quality primer-sealer paint to seal the wood. Shellac based primer should be enough, but you might have to use an alcohol based primer if there are stains in the wood. Use a small, long brush and avoid any drips; double check during the first two hours of drying time for drips and brush gently to smooth out any drips.
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Step 7
Allow the paint to dry thoroughly. This may take up to 48 hours. Keep the blinds laid out on the makeshift table while the paint dries.
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Step 8
Apply the finish coat. A semi-gloss latex paint looks attractive, plus it is easy to apply with a brush. Make sure the paint is dry, before re-installing. Again check for dripping or running paint during the first few hours and correct with a gentle use of the brush as necessary.
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Step 9
Reinstall the blinds.
