My mother-in-law taught me this trick to clean grey dust and grime off window blinds before opening the house for spring with 0 effort. Here’s how it works

works. My mother-in-law mixes about 2 cups of warm water with 1 teaspoon of liquid fabric softener in a bowl or spray bottle. That tiny amount is enough. You do not want the blinds wet—just barely damp.

3. What you need before you start

This is one of those cleaning methods I love because the supply list is short. I use:

2 clean microfiber cloths or one microfiber duster glove, 1 bowl or spray bottle, 2 cups warm water, 1 teaspoon liquid fabric softener, 1 dry towel for the windowsill, and