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How do I get cigarette smoke residue off my verital blinds?

I'm not a smoker, but I made the mistake of letting friends smoke in my apartment while visiting. Now my blinds are disgusting! The blinds came with the apartment. I want to get them clean so I get my deposit back when I move. I tried using a cotton rag and rubbing alchohol but it's a slow long process. Is there something simpler I should try? Should I just consider replacing them? No one will be smoking in my apartment again!

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  1. What I do it take bleach and water diluted solution and wipe down every blind till im satisfied its gone



    And they will not notice your blinds are dirty unless its like clumping...your too paranoid about the deposit thing.



    When a person moves out a crew comes in and cleans everything and or replaces things like blinds, toilet seats etc. and they paint
  2. i know this sounds weird but i used a cotton clothe and shaving cream to get my clean. I dont smoke either but my kids do.it really does work....its something in it that works like bleach.it works on stains on carpet and bathtub rings too.just let it set for a few mins
  3. Take them out of their brackets and go outside. Lay the blinds out flat, with the slats closed. Use a hose to wash them off, and then use a sponge to wipe them clean. Rinse, and allow the blinds to dry.



    That should take care of it.
  4. im a smoker, it may sound wierd but windex cleaner works really good for smoke residue.use paper towels it works really good, youll see the residue on the paper towels.
  5. Bleach and hot water...you might even want to soak them overnight in bleach water in the bathtub
  6. That 409 orange degreaser is the best for it. You can use it on blinds, vents, your stove, cabinets, whatever that gets smoke, grease and grime, it takes it right out with very minimal effort at all.
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