Honeycomb or vertical, zebra or matchstick? We'll help you figure out which types of blinds will work best for your home.

Rather than a simple choice of color and trim, blinds come in many shapes, sizes, materials, and even orientations. Do you opt for corded or cordless? Horizontal or vertical? Wood or plastic?

Follow the below instructions, according to Sokolowski. This method also works for horizontal blinds like vinyl—not wood—Venetian blinds, if you feel like you need a deeper clean than just ...