subject: How to Clean Blinds – A Useful Guide [print this page] Faux and wood blinds are among the easiest to clean as they are known to be cheap and durable. Just power up the vacuum cleaner, and be on your way to clean faux and wood blinds! Once the dust is removed, you could use a wet, damp cloth and rub each slat vertically to get them looking new! For aluminum ones you could simply use soap, water, and a sponge.