Cleaning of verical slatted blinds

[Mr-H]

In my conservatory I have Vertical slatted blinds which have got a bit 'manky' at the bottom. What is the best way of cleaning them?

[NazNomad]

Impossible to say, we have no idea what they're made from.

[Mr-H]

They are fabric blinds from Hilary's Blins almost 9 years ago. I have emailled Hilary's but no answer yet received.

[heathfield]

Suggest entering 'cleaning vertical blinds' in Google, and find loads of links to advice. N.B. Watch out in case yours are fixed at the top or bottom by glue - too hot water could melt this!!

[douglas9401]

We put ours in a couple of pillow cases then into the washing machine on a "delicates" wash, low speed spin then hang to dry.

[Mr-H]

Hilary's Blinds have now replied, saying that what we have is an 'unwashable' fabric. Do you reckon that just 4 or 6 slats, on the most delicate and coolest setting might still be ok, would you advise trying with a couple of slats to start with, or would you stay away from the washing machine altogether??