What You’ll Need:
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A pair of tongs (yes, kitchen tongs!)
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2 clean microfiber cloths or old socks
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2 rubber bands or hair ties
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Optional: a spray bottle with equal parts vinegar + water
How to Do It:
1. Wrap & Secure
Wrap one microfiber cloth around each tong arm and secure them tightly with rubber bands. This creates a soft, dual-sided “cleaning clamp.”
2. Spray (Optional)
Lightly mist the cloths with your vinegar-water mix. This helps cut through dust and disinfect — but skip this step for wood blinds (just dry dust those).
3. Clamp & Swipe
Insert the tong around a blind slat and clamp gently. Then swipe across from left to right. It’s like giving your blinds a hug — and the dust disappears.
Repeat for each slat — you’ll be shocked how fast it goes!
Why It Works
This clever tong method:
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Cleans both sides of each slat at once
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Reduces strain on your hands and arms
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Prevents dust from falling on the slats below
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Uses items you already have in your home
Pro Tips
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For tough grime, spray your cloths with a bit of all-purpose cleaner or diluted dish soap.
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Rinse and wring out cloths halfway through for best results.
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Use old socks for a snug fit around the tongs (they grab dust like magic).
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Clean once a month to prevent buildup.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need a fancy blind-cleaning gadget or hours of elbow grease. With Nana’s 2-minute tong trick, you can keep your blinds sparkling clean — the lazy genius way.
Save this tip and thank your future self next spring cleaning season.
